What Do the Sticky Layers of Protective Slime Produced by Some

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Multiple Choice

What do the sticky layers of protective slime produced by some bacteria enable them to do?

• A) Stick together and form biofilms
• B) Move from one location to another
• C) Survive extreme conditions for long periods of time
• D) Sexually reproduce
• E) Acquire resistance to antibiotics

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Definitions:

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and metabolism by controlling the rate of metabolism and the rate at which the body uses energy.

Iodine

A chemical element necessary for thyroid gland function, also used as a disinfectant.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.