Evaluate the following statements, and select those that correctly apply to biof

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Evaluate the following statements, and select those that correctly apply to biofilms. Check All That Apply Individual bacteria exist independently and are easily killed by antibiotics. Individual bacteria exist independently and are easily killed by antibiotics. Bacteria may be induced to form a biofilm as a survival tactic. Bacteria may be induced to form a biofilm as a survival tactic. Bacterial gene regulation is affected by the cellular dynamic within the biofilm. Bacterial gene regulation is affected by the cellular dynamic within the biofilm. Biofilms rarely form on medical devices such as heart valves. Biofilms rarely form on medical devices such as heart valves. Bacteria are held together by a chemical complex that is difficult for antibiotics to penetrate.

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Bacteria may be induced to form a bio film as a survival tactic : Many microorganism try to form biofilm for the survival and also this formation causes more toxicity to the host cells. Bacterial gene regulation is affected by cellular dynamic within the bio film. Biofilm rarely for on medical devices: if it is formed it is very difficult to irradicate...Mostly it cause seviour disease which cannot be easily cured.

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