Microbes in a biofilm are often less resistant to antibiotics. True False In the cruise ship case study, routine chlorination of the ship's water was sufficient to prevent biofilm formation. True False The most basic (narrowest) taxonomic unit is: Domain Species Kingdom Genus Which of the following is an example of a chemical method of controlling microbial growth? ethanol disinfection filtration antibiotics refrigeration
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