Question 172 · LDEK · Fluoride
Fluoride ions influence cell metabolism of Streptococcus mutans through the following mechanisms, except for:
- A. inhibition of extracellular polysaccharide formation.
- B. inhibition of intracellular polysaccharide formation.
- C. inhibition of enzyme activity inside bacterial cells.
- D. inhibition of bacterial adhesion to the dental plaque.
- E. increasing the amount of storage carbohydrates.
Hint
Fluoride slows bacterial glycolysis and acid production; pick the option that would instead prolong acid production between meals.
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