Using techniques from microfluidic engineering, biologists can monitor the dynamics of extremely small bacterial populations and biofilm production. Under what applications might this technology prove beneficial, as well as practical?
A) Monitoring the buildup of biofilms the outflow pipes from sewage treatment plants
B) Monitoring the buildup of dental plaque on the bristles of a person's toothbrush
C) Monitoring the buildup of biofilms on contact lenses or artificial joints
D) Both a and b
E) All of the above

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Microfluidic engineering allows for the monitoring of extremely small bacterial populations and biofilm production. This technology can be beneficial in various applications, including monitoring the buildup of biofilms in outflow pipes from sewage treatment plants (A), monitoring the buildup of dental plaque on the bristles of a person's toothbrush (B), and monitoring the buildup of biofilms on contact lenses or artificial joints (C).

Using Techniques from Microfluidic Engineering, Biologists Can Monitor the Dynamics