During Biofilm Formation, as More and More Cells Bind to the Surface

question 55

Multiple Choice

During biofilm formation, as more and more cells bind to the surface, they begin sending signals to each other in a process called

• A) quorum sensing.
• B) homoserine lactone sensing.
• C) siderophore-iron acquisition.
• D) polysaccharides uptake.
• E) density sensing.

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