Cell Communication

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

In bacteria, _______ allows cells to detect their population density and coordinate group behaviors like biofilm formation.

A
$Replication forks$
B
$Photosynthesis$
C
$Endocytosis$
D
$Quorum sensing$
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Explanation

Bacteria release autoinducers; when concentration exceeds a threshold, cells coordinate gene expression as a group.

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