Quorum Sensing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Quorum sensing

• A)is used by bacteria to sense the density of cells.
• B)involves the production and monitoring of the amount of homoserine lactone present.
• C)is used by bacteria to limit the density of bacteria.
• D)is used by eukaryotes to sense the presence of bacteria.
• E)is used by bacteria to sense the density of cells AND involves the production and monitoring of the amount of homoserine lactone present.

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