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The most pronounced effect on the oral microflora of a reduction in rate of salivary flow is a________?

ASignificant decrease in number of oral bacteria

BShift towards more aerobic microflora

CShift towards more acidogenic microflora

DSignificant increase in number of oral bacteria

Correct answer

C. Shift towards more acidogenic microflora

Explanation

The correct answer is Shift towards more acidogenic microflora.

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