Micro & Immunology · single question
All describe dental-plaque pathogenicity, EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: A. It protects the host
- A. Correct. Plaque is harmful (cariogenic/periodontal); it does NOT 'protect the host,' so this is the exception.
- B. Plaque bacteria metabolize sugars into acid (demineralization).
- C. Plaque is a biofilm that harbors bacteria.
- D. Plaque forms by adhering to the acquired pellicle.
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