The Sensing of Starvation That Leads to Sporulation in Bacillus

question 46

Multiple Choice

The sensing of starvation that leads to sporulation in Bacillus subtilis is accomplished by a(n)

• A)small RNA.
• B)sensor kinase.
• C)response regulator.
• D)quorum regulatory effector.

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