Which of these substances are most important in the establishment of biofilms?

A) hemolysins
B) invasins
C) adhesins
D) exotoxins
E) siderophores


Ans: C) adhesins

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A. antigen concentrations are low. B. macrophages are in short supply. C. antigen concentrations are high. D. None of the choices are correct.

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What will be an ideal response?

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In the figure shown at the right, ____ is the structure labeled as Y

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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