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Consider the following statements

Consider the following statements :
1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.
2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.
3. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Biofilm is a complex structure of microbiome that adhere to the surface. They can form on medical implants as well as food surface and exibit antibiotic resistance. So, all three statements are correct.