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Question
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1.
Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.
- 2.
Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.
- 3.
Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.
Options
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct.
Biofilms are structured communities of microorganisms encased in a self-produced matrix. They adhere to wet surfaces, including medical implants (like catheters) and food processing machinery. Because of their dense matrix, microbes inside biofilms are highly protected and inherently exhibit severe antibiotic resistance.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q37
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Biodiversity & Conservation
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
NCERT Biology Cl.12 / Anti-Microbial Resistance & Biofilms 2023
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