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A well-organized community of bacteria that adheres to surfaces and is embedded in an extracellular slime layer is termed:
A well-organized community of bacteria that adheres to surfaces and is embedded in an extracellular slime layer is termed:
Bacteria attachment zones can be defined into distinct areas, select the most appropriate response:
Bacteria attachment zones can be defined into distinct areas, select the most appropriate response:
Bacteria that have a double cell membranes and that do not stain purple with crystal violet are called:
Bacteria that have a double cell membranes and that do not stain purple with crystal violet are called:
Microbial plaque is considered the primary cause of periodontal disease:
Microbial plaque is considered the primary cause of periodontal disease:
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Plaque biofilms are best removed by using mouthwash and adjustive chemical agents
Plaque biofilms are best removed by using mouthwash and adjustive chemical agents
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The term biofilm can be defined as a complex dynamic microbial community embedded within extracellular matrix
The term biofilm can be defined as a complex dynamic microbial community embedded within extracellular matrix
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The term biofilm can be defined as a simple dynamic microbial community embedded within extracellular matrix
The term biofilm can be defined as a simple dynamic microbial community embedded within extracellular matrix
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Which of the following would be most effective in controlling the bacteria in a dental plaque biofilm?
Which of the following would be most effective in controlling the bacteria in a dental plaque biofilm?
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Which structure of a biofilm facilitates the movement of nutrients to the bacteria?
Which structure of a biofilm facilitates the movement of nutrients to the bacteria?
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