If Plaque on Teeth Is Actually a Biofilm, Which of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

If plaque on teeth is actually a biofilm, which of the following characteristics would you expect to find in plaque?

• A) multiple species of bacteria, production of chemicals that attract other bacteria, and production of chemicals that allow the bacteria to adhere to enamel
• B) single species of bacteria, production of antibiotics, and mechanisms in the biofilm that allow inner cells to expel wastes
• C) multiple species of bacteria, production of antibiotics, and mechanisms in the biofilm that allow inner cells to expel wastes
• D) single species of bacteria, production of chemicals that attract other bacteria, and production of chemicals that allow the bacteria to adhere to enamel

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