During biofilm formation, as more and more cells bind to the surface, they begin sending signals to each other in a process called
A) quorum sensing.
B) homoserine lactone sensing.
C) siderophore-iron acquisition.
D) polysaccharides uptake.
E) density sensing.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During biofilm formation, cells communicate with each other by sending and detecting signaling molecules. This process is called quorum sensing, and it allows the cells to coordinate their behavior and switch from individual cells to a community structure. Therefore, choice A - quorum sensing - is the correct answer. The other options are not directly related to cell-cell communication and biofilm formation.

During Biofilm Formation, as More and More Cells Bind to the Surface