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(a)
To determine: The overall reaction of dextran
Introduction:
Dental caries is a most prevalent infection in humans. This disease is characterized by the tooth breakdown due to acid ferment by acidifying bacteria. The bacteria inside tooth ferment synthesized the water insoluble network of dextran. This dextran is also called as dental plaques which are composed of
(b)
To determine: The way in which dietary sucrose also provide oral bacteria with an abundant source of
Introduction:
Dental caries is a most prevalent infection in humans. This disease is characterized by the tooth breakdown due to acid ferment by acidifying bacteria. The bacteria inside tooth ferment synthesized the water insoluble network of dextran. This dextran is also called as dental plaques which are composed of
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