Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Some dentists determine a patient’s susceptibility to dental caries by measuring the pH of the saliva. What is the rationale for using this technique?
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