Which of the Following Is Not a Potential Application of Biofilms

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a potential application of biofilms?

• A) The creation of an impermeable film to protect teeth from decay.
• B) A biofilm "transplant," composed of beneficial gut microbes to replace microbes known to cause obesity.
• C) The use of biofilm formation as a qualitative indicator of cell density.
• D) The introduction of biofilms to break down metal waste.
• E) The study of fossilized biofilms to evaluate and learn about the history of life on Earth.

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Definitions:

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