A Biofilm Within a Medical Device Is Formed by Several

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Essay

A biofilm within a medical device is formed by several bacteria species.A bacterium that is part of this biofilm has a mutation that prevents the formation of the slimy secretion used to protect a developing biofilm.Will this mutation prevent the formation of the biofilm?

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Extensive Vocabulary

Possession of a large and varied set of words for use in communication or understanding.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, out of interest or enjoyment, rather than for an external reward.

Extrinsic Motivation

A type of motivation driven by external rewards outside the individual, such as money, fame, grades, or praise.

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A learning process in which behavior is modified by the reinforcing or inhibiting effects of the resulting consequences.