A Possible Role for Quorum Sensing in Pathogenicity Is That

question 44

Multiple Choice

A possible role for quorum sensing in pathogenicity is that it

• A) detects and responds to the pH as an indicator of the environment.
• B) delays production of toxins that may alert the host to the presence of the bacteria.
• C) monitors and responds to concentrations of ions such as magnesium.
• D) senses and responds to the population of phagocytes at the infection site.
• E) helps the pathogen escape the adaptive immune response.

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Definitions:

Matrix

A substance or environment in which something develops; in biology, it often refers to the intercellular substance of a tissue.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, including blood, bone, and fat tissues.

Nerve

A bundle of fibers that transmits electrical impulses between the brain and the rest of the body, facilitating communication.

Spleen

An organ in the left upper abdomen that acts in blood filtration, red blood cell recycling, and immune system support.