Pathology For a bacterium to be seriously considered in the etiology of dental caries, it must: A Exist regularly in the dental plaque B Produce extracellular amylopectins C Be lethal for gnotobiotic animals D Produce intracellular dextrans 💡 Explanation For a bacterium to be seriously considered in the etiology of dental caries, it must: ✓ Correct Answer: A. Exist regularly in the dental plaque