The primary colonizers in dental plaque biofilm tend to be cocci. They also tend to be aerobic

A) First statement is true, second statement is false.
B) First statement is false, second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.


C
Explanation: C) Cocci are probably the first to adhere because they are small and round and, therefore, have a smaller energy barrier to overcome than other bacterial forms.73 The first or primary colonizers tend to be aerobic (oxygen-tolerant) bacteria including Neisseria and Rothia.

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