Wilkins Chapter 17 2 MM

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Across
  1. 1. Naturally present in saliva, it binds to calcium to prevent the formation of crystals and limit the calcification of biofilm
  2. 3. Organic material not structurally composed of cells
  3. 4. Plaque (aka biofilm) buildup that has mineralized into hardened deposits
  4. 9. An organic scaffolding that supports apatite and more layers of biofilm providing a foundation for calculus
  5. 10. A solution that contains an overly full concentration of a solute
Down
  1. 2. A microorganism that lives in environments with no oxygen
  2. 5. Calcium and phosphate crystals that make up the body's hardest structures like enamel and bone
  3. 6. Focus, primary center
  4. 7. Has no distinct shape
  5. 8. A white blood cell that is part of the body's immune system defense response
  6. 11. A microorganism that lives in environments with oxygen