Foundations in Microbiology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781259705212
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7.L1, Problem 12MCQ
12. Which of the following is not involved in quorum sensing?
a. accumulation of inducer molecules
b. a certain level of biofilm density
c. self-monitoring
d. release of genetic material
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