Describe the molecular mechanism by which quorumsensing controls bioluminescence in V. fischeri.

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Describe the molecular mechanism by which quorum
sensing controls bioluminescence in V. fischeri.

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The bacterial cell communicates with each other using signaling molecule secreted by them concerning their density. This provides ability to the bacterial cell to regulate their gene expression. The molecules secreted by the bacteria are called autoinducer. The autoinducer enters the cells directly or by binding with a membrane-bound receptor. The Vibrio fischeri is a marine bacteria that is non-bioluminescent in sea-water when free-living. This bacteria becomes bioluminescent when its cell density increases and produces blue-green light using quorum-sensing.

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