Scientists develop a chemical that binds to molecules that make quorum sensing p

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Scientists develop a chemical that binds to molecules that make quorum sensing possible, rendering those molecules nonfunctional, If this chemical is incorporated into a mouthwash, how would it affect the community of bacteria that cause dental plaque? Their negative effects would be increased because it will cause them to produce the acid that damages teeth. Their negative ejects would be reduced because they will no longer be able to produce the acid that damages teeth. Their negative effects would be increased because it will cause them to produce mucilage, allowing them to stick to teeth. Their negative effects would be reduced because they will no longer be able to produce mucilage and stick to teeth. It would have no effect because they will st.il be able to form a biofilm and secrete the acid that damages teeth.

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D. Their negative effects would be reduced because they will no longer be able to produce mucilage and stick to teeth.

Explanation: Scientists develop a chemical that binds to molecules that make quorum sensing possible, rendering those molecules non-functional. If this chemical is incorporated into a mouthwash and it affect the community of bacteria that cause dental plaque their negative effects would be reduced because they will no longer be able to produce mucilage and stick to teeth.

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