Co-aggregated cells are more resistant to phagocytosis and killing by neutrophils in vitro and in vivo. Colonization of P. gingivalis at subgingival sites is secondary in the pathogenic process of periodontal disease and tissue destruction

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


C
Explanation: C) Co-aggregated cells are more resistant to phagocytosis and killing by neutrohils in vitro and in vivo. However, the colonization of P. gingivalis at subgingival sites is critical in the pathogenic process of periodontal disease and tissue destruction.

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