Biofilms Provide an Alternative Means for Bacteria to Attach to Surfaces

Question

Biofilms provide an alternative means for bacteria to attach to surfaces within the body.

Accepted Answer

Biofilms are communities of bacteria that adhere to surfaces, such as medical implants, the epithelial lining of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and in chronic wounds. The biofilm provides an alternative means of attachment for bacteria compared to just floating freely in the body.