[Solved] Consider the following statements Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q37) Consider the following statements

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.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 4

A biofilm is a thick layer of prokaryotic organisms that have aggregated to form a colony. The colony attaches to a surface with a slime layer which aids in protecting the microorganisms. There are a number of reasons why biofilms are formed, all of which promote growth and survival of the microorganisms. Biofilms are found in almost all environments, and can have negative effects.

· The failure of antibacterial agents to rapidly penetrate into all areas of a biofilm has been considered as a contributing factor to biofilm resistance.

· Reports indicate that species-composition of biofilms and the choice of antibiotic have a marked impact on antibiotic penetration.