Question

Bacteria that cause periodontal disease have adhesins for receptors on streptococci that colonize on teeth. This indicates that ______.

a. streptococci get bacterial infections
b. streptococcal colonization is necessary for periodontal disease
c. bacteria that cause periodontal disease adhere to gums and teeth
d. bacteria that cause periodontal disease adhere to teeth
e. streptococci cause periodontal disease

Answer 1

bacteria that cause periodontal disease adhere to teeth.

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