The Primary Goal of Biofilms is Thought to Be

Question

The primary goal of biofilms is thought to be
A) microbial communication.
B) cell differentiation.
C) to stay where food is abundant.
D) to cause infection.
E) environmental degradation.

Accepted Answer

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are enclosed within an extracellular matrix. The primary goal of biofilms is to stay where food is abundant, which is why they form on surfaces that provide nutrients and water. This enhances the survival and growth of the biofilm-forming organisms. While some biofilms can cause infection, this is not necessarily their primary goal. The other options, including microbial communication, cell differentiation, and environmental degradation, may be secondary goals of some biofilms, but they are not the primary goal.