Many species of bacteria live bound together by a glue-like substance that, among other things, makes up the plaque on human teeth. This is an example of a ____.
A)pilus
B)multicellular organism
C)vesicle
D)single-celled organism
E)biofilm

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The description matches that of a biofilm, which is a community of microorganisms that are attached to a surface and surrounded by a protective, glue-like matrix.

Many Species of Bacteria Live Bound Together by a Glue-Like