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Bacteria act on ____ to release acids which causes tooth caries.
Bacteria act on ____ to release acids which causes tooth caries.
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Bacteria in a person's mouth convert glucose, fructose, and most commonly sucrose (table sugar) into acids by a process called fermentation. The acid produced by the bacteria slowly corrodes the enamel of the teeth and forms cavities known as caries.
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Bacteria in a person's mouth convert glucose, fructose, and most commonly sucrose (table sugar) into acids by a process called fermentation. The acid produced by the bacteria slowly corrodes the enamel of the teeth and forms cavities known as caries.
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