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Which of the following have the capability to produce extra cellular polysaccharides______________?

Correct answer: A. Strep. Mutans

  • A. Strep. Mutans
  • B. Strep. pyogenes
  • C. Peptostreptococcus
  • D. Enterococcus

Explanation

Streptococcus mutans uses dietary sucrose to produce extracellular glucans and other polysaccharides, helping it adhere to teeth and form dental plaque. This property is central to its role in dental caries.

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