Bacteria that cause periodontal disease have adhesins for receptors on streptococci that colonize on teeth.This indicates that
A)streptococci get bacterial infections.
B)streptococcal colonization is necessary for periodontal disease.
C)bacteria that cause periodontal disease adhere to gums and teeth.
D)bacteria that cause periodontal disease adhere to teeth.
E)streptococci cause periodontal disease.

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The presence of adhesins for receptors on streptococci suggests that the colonization of streptococci on teeth is necessary for the bacteria causing periodontal disease to adhere and establish infection.

Bacteria That Cause Periodontal Disease Have Adhesins for Receptors on Streptococci