bacterial biofilm matrix

Term ID

GO:0097311

Synonyms

Definition

A structure lying external to bacterial cells. A biofilm is an aggregate of surface-associated bacteria, and the biofilm matrix is the envelope of polymeric substances that surrounds the bacteria. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

has parts: bacterial biofilm matrix surface curli

bacterial biofilm matrix surface curli Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: biofilm matrix

biofilm matrix Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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