Which of the following is a biofilm?
A) dental plaque
B) a bacterial capsule
C) elongated pili
D) an oil slick
E) none of these are examples of biofilms

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Dental plaque is a biofilm composed of microorganisms that adhere to each other and a surface, often the teeth. Bacterial capsules and elongated pili are structures associated with individual bacterial cells, not biofilms. An oil slick is a layer of oil floating on water and is not a biofilm.

Which of the Following Is a Biofilm