Multiple choice

The buffering capacity of saliva is against which kind of bacteria?

  1. Acidogenic

  2. Polymorphic

  3. Intercellular

  4. Anaerobic
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Explanation

Buffer capacity of saliva implies its acid-neutralizing power. Acidogenic organisms produce acids in the oral cavity, which leads to demineralization of tooth structure. These acids are neutralized with the help of buffers like bicarbonates and phosphates.

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