Which of the following occurs when a sessile biofilm (or a part of it) begins to starve or experiences oxygen depletion?
A) attachment
B) quorum sensing
C) EPS production
D) dispersal
E) biofilm maturation

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When a sessile biofilm begins to starve or experience oxygen depletion, it may initiate a process called dispersal, in which cells detach from the biofilm and disperse into the surrounding environment in search of nutrients and oxygen.

Which of the Following Occurs When a Sessile Biofilm (Or