If plaque on teeth is actually a biofilm, which of the following characteristics would you expect to find in plaque?
A) multiple species of bacteria, production of chemicals that attract other bacteria, and production of chemicals that allow the bacteria to adhere to enamel
B) single species of bacteria, production of antibiotics, and mechanisms in the biofilm that allow inner cells to expel wastes
C) multiple species of bacteria, production of antibiotics, and mechanisms in the biofilm that allow inner cells to expel wastes
D) single species of bacteria, production of chemicals that attract other bacteria, and production of chemicals that allow the bacteria to adhere to enamel

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Plaque is a biofilm made up of multiple species of bacteria that produce chemicals to attract and allow adherence to enamel. This enables the biofilm to remain attached to the teeth, and it can also produce chemicals that attract other bacteria to join the biofilm.

If Plaque on Teeth Is Actually a Biofilm, Which of the Following