Refer to the Figure, Which Shows the Formation of a Biofilm

question 253

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure, which shows the formation of a biofilm. According to the figure, which statement about biofilms is true?

• A) Only one species of microorganism can inhabit any one biofilm.
• B) A biofilm matures once it attaches to a substrate.
• C) Signaling molecules from the biofilm attract other organisms.
• D) Signaling molecules from the biofilm digest the matrix.
• E) Species that normally occur in biofilms cannot be free-living.

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