For much of the history of microbiology, scientists have studied cells suspended

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For much of the history of microbiology, scientists have studied cells suspended in liquid culture. Recently, however, much more attention has been given to bacteria growing as attached communities on surfaces (that is, as biofilms). What are some reasons why biofilms are considered to be such a high research priority?
Choose one or more:

A. Bacteria cannot communicate by quorum sensing unless attached to a surface.

B. They can damage and degrade industrial equipment.

C. They represent the preferred mode of existence for most bacteria

D. They can cause tooth decay.

E. They are easy targets for phagocytes and protists.

F. They can cause chronic and recurrent infections.

There are four correct answers. Thank you.

Explanation / Answer

A,C,D,F

Note- bacteria are atached to biofilm as they find it good mode of existence and stickness allow they them to cause tooth decay along . These bacteria keep degrading the surface they are attached to to . Causing chronic and recurrent infection.

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