Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321994936
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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The characteristics of Streptococci found in mouth.

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The first inhabitants of mouth after birth are the genus Streptococcus and hence they are very important in the arrangement in oral micro biota.These Streptococci produces an adhesive layer enhancing the colonization more efficient.

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S.salivarius makes use of the polysaccharides and gives rise to gum-drop colonies like blue ring.

S.mitis will be little flattened colonies.

S.mutans has a glossy appearance due to the dextran produced.

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Hence these are some of the characteristics of oral microbiota.

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