The Pellicle Is Best Defined As

question 18

Multiple Choice

The pellicle is best defined as:

• A)part of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacterial cells.
• B)a proteinaceous layer that coats the teeth exposed to saliva.
• C)that part of the bacterial gene that codes for acid production.
• D)the protein coat of viruses.

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