Microbes in a Biofilm Use Quorum Sensing to _______

question 63

Multiple Choice

Microbes in a biofilm use quorum sensing to _______.

• A) attach to surfaces
• B) inactivate antibiotic molecules
• C) transfer genetic material among individual cells
• D) assess the size of a particular microbial population

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