What Is a Biofilm

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is a biofilm?

• A)Communities of organisms attached to a solid surface
• B)The resulting thick, slimy mucous produced in cystic fibrosis
• C)A slime factor that can be found in your gastrointestinal tract
• D)The resulting film that is produced by necrotic tissue, bacteria, and immune cells

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, responsible for the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory and spatial navigation.

Encoding

The initial process of transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory, critical for learning and memory formation.

Me Decade

A term popularized by writer Tom Wolfe to describe the 1970s in the United States, characterized by a shift towards personal self-improvement, self-exploration, and a focus on individual rights and identity.

Helsinki Accords

An agreement signed in 1975 by 35 nations, including the US and the Soviet Union, aimed at improving relations between the Communist bloc and the West, and addressing security, cooperation, and human rights.