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Biofilms Are Groups of Bacteria That Are Irreversibly Attached to a Solid

Question 36

Question 36

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Biofilms are groups of bacteria that are irreversibly attached to a solid and embedded in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances.They are commonly found on:


A) Organic heart valves
B) Dialysis shunts
C) Indwelling medical devices
D) Patient beds

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