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Prokaryotic Gene Regulation via Operons

Prokaryotic Gene Regulation via Operons

16. Regulation of Expression / Prokaryotic Gene Regulation via Operons / Problem 4

How does quorum sensing help the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa infect its host?

A

It makes them undetectable if they have an insufficient population size.

B

It makes them rapidly increase their population size.

C

It weakens the immune system of the host.

D

It destroys the enzymes that will attempt to eliminate them.

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