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What is quorum sensing in bacteria?

Releasing molecules to detect and respond to other bacteria.

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Why: Bacteria release hormone-like molecules that others detect, helping coordinate population-wide responses.

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Answer: Releasing molecules to detect and respond to other bacteria. Bacteria release hormone-like molecules that others detect, helping coordinate population-wide responses.

  1. Communication en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication
    One form of communication between bacteria is called quorum sensing.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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