True about caries, all except:

Correct answer: B. Not due to microorganisms

  • A. Infectious and transmissible
  • B. Not due to microorganisms
  • C. Can develop in the absence of sucrose
  • D. Microorganisms play the most essential role

Explanation

Dental caries is a biofilm-mediated infectious disease in which microorganisms metabolize fermentable carbohydrates to produce acids. Thus, saying it is not due to microorganisms is the false statement.

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