What Are the Metabolically Inert Microorganisms Present in a Biofilm

question 17

Multiple Choice

What are the metabolically inert microorganisms present in a biofilm called?

• A) Spores
• B) Pheromone cells
• C) Quorum sensing cells
• D) Persister cells

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Definitions:

Floating Objects

Items that are able to remain on the surface of a liquid or in the atmosphere due to the principles of buoyancy or air currents.

Pollution Tolerance

The ability of an organism or a species to withstand pollution in its environment without suffering significant adverse effects.

Primary And Secondary

Terms generally used to distinguish between initial (primary) and subsequent or derived (secondary) conditions, stages, or products in a variety of contexts.

Sewage Treatment

The process of removing contaminants from wastewater, primarily from household sewage, to produce an environmentally safe fluid waste stream.