Explain how biofilms are formed and give examples of negativ

Explain how biofilms are formed and give examples of negative impacts of biofilms and examples of positive impacts of biofilms.

Solution

Biofilm refers to a polysaccharide-encased community of microorganisms.

Positive aspects of using biofilms: They could be used for Bioremediation to degrade harmful chemicals, biofilms enhance the process of degradation.

Negative impacts: A number of bacterial infections are linked to biofilms. ~ 65% of human bacterial infections involve biofilms. They are resistant to treatments.