Describe Quorum Sensing

question 44

Essay

Describe quorum sensing.Why is it advantageous for a pathogen to use quorum sensing during an infection?

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Definitions:

Researchers

Individuals who conduct systematic investigations to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject.

Heterosexuality

A sexual preference that involves being romantically or sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender.

Homosexuals

Individuals who are sexually attracted to members of the same sex.

Bisexuals

Individuals who are attracted to both male and female genders, experiencing sexual or romantic feelings towards people of their own sex and the opposite sex.