There are four basic stages to biofilm formation. Which of the following is the correct order of these stages?
A) attachment, colonization, development, dispersal
B) colonization, attachment, development, dispersal
C) development, colonization, attachment, dispersal
D) attachment, development, colonization, dispersal

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The four stages of biofilm formation are attachment, colonization, development, and dispersal. Attachment is the initial step where the microorganisms adhere to a surface, followed by colonization where they start to multiply and form microcolonies. Development stage involves the formation of mature biofilm structure and organization of cells. Finally, the dispersal occurs where cells detach from the biofilm and spread to other surfaces to form new biofilms. Therefore, the correct order is attachment, colonization, development, and dispersal which is represented by choice A.

There Are Four Basic Stages to Biofilm Formation