Why Do Researchers Often Include DNase in Their Antibiotic Preparations

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why do researchers often include DNase in their antibiotic preparations to eliminate biofilms?

• A)Targeting the bacterial chromosome is the most effective way to kill biofilm bacteria.
• B)If the microbe's genome can be destroyed, the cell will die.
• C)The antibiotics cannot readily penetrate the extracellular debris, which often includes DNA from lysed cells.
• D)The antibiotics target the cell wall and the DNase targets the genome, effectively destroying the biofilm.

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