The bacterium ________ adheres to and grows on teeth, contributing to dental plaque formation

A) Streptococcus mutans
B) Streptococcus agalactiae
C) viridians streptococci
D) Porphyromonas gingivalis
E) Enterobacter


A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Bacterial Diseases of the Digestive System
Learning Outcome: 23.4

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