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<u>Biofilms are</u> defined as complex communities of microorganisms that grow embedded in a self-produced polymeric organic matrix and adhered to a living or inert surface, and that can present a single microbial species or a range of different species
Explanation:
The bacteria that form the biofilm are in what is called sessile form, exhibiting a phenotype different from those of the same cells in unicellular or free form (planktonic form) with respect to the growth rate and gene transcription (Donlan, 2002 ).
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The formation</u> of biofilms is an adaptive strategy of microorganisms, since growth in biofilm offers four important advantages: (I) protects microorganisms from the action of adverse agents, (II) increases the availability of nutrients for their growth, (III) facilitates the use of water, reducing the possibility of dehydration and (IV) enables the transfer of genetic material (DNA). All of these circumstances can increase your survival capabilities. As a consequence, <u>the usual methods of disinfection or the use of antibiotics are often ineffective against biofilm bacteria</u>.
In addition to the risk of contamination, the development of biofilms can interfere with different processes and cause damage to the equipment. In drinking water systems the formation of biofilms can obstruct the pipes reducing their speed and transport capacity causing an increase in energy consumption. The formation of biofilm in heat exchangers and cooling towers can reduce heat transfer and as a consequence its efficiency in the process. The formation of persistent biofilms on metal surfaces can cause corrosion due to acid production by bacteria.
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Natural forces don’t have a strong effect on recent global temperatures. The natural forces line begins to drop around 1950 and does not track with the observed temperature line. On the other hand, the human effects line rises upward with the observed temperatures, so it’s a stronger effect. Solar radiation falls into the category of natural forces.
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An active cell cycle in a child
Explanation:
<span>C5H12 has only 3 isomers. They are pentane, butane and propane.</span>
Diseases have multiple ways of infiltrating your body. Diseases can be transported through blood, air, and physical touch. Once the disease has infiltrated the body, it can spread through out the body in many ways. One of which is by feeding off of other cells energy and reproducing. The pathogens travel through the blood and irritate cells. The irritation of cells can cause the body to consume more energy, to repair the damage. This causes symptoms like tiredness, regurgitation, and sometimes in extreme cases, death.
