biofilms Flashcards

1
Q

biofilms can form on any kind of

A

surface

living tissue

rock

plastic

metal

textiles

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2
Q

biofilms are complex

A

slime-enclosed
colonies attached to
surfaces

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3
Q

biofilm formation use

A

hydrogel

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4
Q

hydrogel

A

additonal polymers are produced as biofilm matures

keeps cells together

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5
Q

biofilms are mixed microbial communities but not

A

pure cultures of a single organism

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