Which of the Following Is the Signal for the Slime

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the signal for the slime mold Dictyostelium discoiduem to switch from a unicellular existence to an aggregate slug formation?

• A) bacterial cell wall components (e.g., LPS, teichoic acids)
• B) cyclic AMP
• C) high glucose concentrations
• D) increased light and warmth
• E) actin polymerization

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