• quorum sensing

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    Quorum sensing means…

    Chemical mode of communication used by many bacteria to influence which genes are switched on or off depending on the surrounding bacterial density. They do so by releasing a substance called an autoinducer to their environment. At the same time, they carry a molecule on their surface capable of recognizing autoinducers produced by other neighbouring bacteria. Some species of insects also use this mode of communication.

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