DH Ch 17

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Across
  1. 4. dental biofilm mineralized by crystals of calcium phosphate mineral salts between previously living microorganisms
  2. 6. without definite shape or visible differentiation in structure
  3. 7. crystalline mineral component of bones and teeth that contains calcium and phosphate
  4. 8. heterotrophic microorganism that can live and grown in the presence of free oxygen: some are obligate, others facultative
  5. 10. heterotrophic microorganism that lives and grows complete (or almost complete) absence of oxygen: some are obligate, there’s facultative: adj. anaerobic
Down
  1. 1. inhibitor of calcification that occurs in parotid saliva of humans in variable amounts: anti calculus components of “tartar-control” dentifrices.
  2. 2. nucleus, focus, point of orgin
  3. 3. a solution containing more of an ingredient that can be held in solution permanently.
  4. 5. White blood corpuscle capable of amoeboid movement; functions to protect the body against infection and disease.
  5. 9. composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and other compounds: it acts to protect the biofilm from the host’s immune system and antimicrobial agents.