Describe two advantages bacteria experience from biofilm formation.
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Protection: Biofilm formation provides bacteria with a protective barrier against various environmental factors, such as antibiotics, disinfectants, and host immune responses. This barrier is composed of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that can limit the Show more…
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