Which of the following characterize biofilms that form within the body?

A. Biofilms protect microorganisms from antibiotics.
B. Biofilms help microorganism adhere to human tissue.
C. Biofilms are usually made up of only one species of bacteria.
D. Biofilms are formed only by Gram-positive bacteria.
E. Biofilms protect microbes from the body's defenses.


Answer: E

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