You are a young scientist who has just learned about one of the hot topics in microbiology, biofilms. One aspect of the interest in biofilms is that the microbes living within biofilms appear to behave and function differently from their counterparts not
living in a biofilm. Devise a way to explore the idea. (Do not focus on the technical details of how this might be accomplished.)
What will be an ideal response?
Many answers are possible. A good answer should have a clear statement of hypothesis and an experimental design that reflects the hypothesis and will provide interpretable quantitative results. An excellent answer may include projections of possible outcomes and/or alternative hypotheses.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Synthesis
Section: The Modern Age of Microbiology
Learning Outcome: 1.9, 1.19
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What will be an ideal response?