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

question 62

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) siderophores iron acquisition
• D) polysaccharides uptake
• E) density sensing

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