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Streptococcus mutans is considered to be principle etiologic agent of caries because it produces organic acids and it ________?
AMetabolizes substrate from saliva
BDerives energy from enamel constituents
CLives symbiolically with lactobacillus
DForms a gelatinous matrix
Correct answer
D. Forms a gelatinous matrix
Explanation
The correct answer is Forms a gelatinous matrix.