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

Grasp the significance of leveraging past research to generate new research ideas.

Learn to conduct efficient searches using internet search engines and databases through the use of search terms and Boolean operators.

Recognize the importance of reviewing literature and the use of citation tracking to identify relevant and foundational studies.

Understand the process of how empirical evidence supports or refutes theoretical propositions.

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