Why is the high surface tension of water significant for the colonization of microbes on surfaces?

• A. It prevents microbes from adhering to hydrophobic surfaces.
• B. It allows microbes to form biofilms by providing a stable interface between water and air.
• C. It increases the evaporation rate of water, concentrating nutrients.
• D. It enhances the thermal stability of microbial enzymes.

Answer: (B)