Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321994936
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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The importance of quorum sensing in biofilm formation.
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Biofilm is a 3D structure formed by microorganisms on a living or a non living surface. It is usually formed by bacteria, protista or
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