Fermentation of carbohydrates in different flours by Streptococcus mutans.
The ability of Streptococcus mutans to ferment carbohydrates and to produce acid was investigated in different flours in vitro. The amounts of acid produced suggest a possible ecological role of the tested flours in the occurrence of Strep. mutans in dental plaque.
Matee
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Maselle
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Van Palenstein Helderman
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Mikx
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D000143:Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D002021:Buffers; D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D002648:Child; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D002523:Edible Grain; D005285:Fermentation; D005433:Flour; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D002365:Manihot; D008897:Panicum; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism*; D013636:Tanzania; D003313:Zea mays
D000143:Acids; D002021:Buffers