For Microorganisms to Colonize the Mouth (Become Established Members of the Oral

question 24

Multiple Choice

For microorganisms to colonize the mouth (become established members of the oral microbiota) , they must:

• A)not be infected with bacteriophages.
• B)be gram-positive bacteria that are aciduric.
• C)attach to oral surfaces and be able to multiply in the oral environment.
• D)come from the nonhuman environment (e.g., water, dust, soil).

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