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tooth decay can occur when in your mouth use the carbohydrates in food for their energy needs. multiple choice question. bacteria epithelial cells viruses fungi

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Answer: Bacteria.

Explanation: Bacteria is one of the only organisms that reside in the mouth that can feed off of the carbohydrates in food left behind. Epithelial Cells cannot cause tooth decay, viruses need a host and can’t directly cause tooth decay either, and fungi can’t destroy enamel by feeding off of carbohydrates.

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