Cells Within a Biofilm Excrete an Adhesive Matrix Primarily Composed

question 40

Multiple Choice

Cells within a biofilm excrete an adhesive matrix primarily composed of ________ but can also contain nucleic acids as well as proteins.

• A) lipids
• B) fatty acids
• C) monomers
• D) polysaccharides

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Definitions:

Cumulative Recorder

A device used in behavioral psychology to record the frequency of behaviors over time, creating a graphical representation.

Graphic Record

A visual representation of data or information, usually in the form of charts, graphs, or diagrams.

Reinforcement Contingencies

Conditions that determine when reinforcement will be given for a particular behavior, crucial in the process of learning and behavior modification.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will produce reinforcement or a specific outcome, but will not do so in its absence.