Which of the following properties is likely to be found in a pioneer colonizer of a biofilm on an artificial joint implant?
A) The ability to grow at thermophilic body temperature,(37 ºC)
B) Surface structures for attaching to tissue
C) The ability to use the titanium from the implant as an energy source
D) No susceptibility to reactive oxygen species like peroxides
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