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General Microbiology & Immunology (PM 401) Second level Semester 4 2024/2025

• An example of biofilm construction in

nature is the formation of dental plaque

mediated by the oral bacterium,

Streptococcus mutans

Functions

1- Protection from Environment (prevent the access of antimicrobial agents into

biofilm)

2- Reserve of nutrients

Biofilm formation

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