Which Option Promotes Greater Bacterial Adhesion to the Tooth and Adds

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which option promotes greater bacterial adhesion to the tooth and adds mass to the biofilm?

• A) Streptococcus mutans
• B) Intracellular polysaccharides
• C) Extracellular polysaccharides
• D) Intercellular mutans

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Definitions:

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound commonly known as baking soda, used in baking, cleaning, and as an antacid.

Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react quantitatively, producing water and a salt, effectively nullifying extreme pH levels.

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin that is essential for DNA synthesis and repair, and is crucial during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the embryo.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.