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

question 4

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
• C) siderophores
• D) polysaccharides
• E) symbiosis

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