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What is the primary mechanism by which P. aeruginosa regulates its population density?
What is the primary mechanism by which P. aeruginosa regulates its population density?
- Quorum sensing via autoinducers (correct)
- Nutrient availability
- Environmental cues
- Cell-to-cell contact
Which of the following is a major challenge in targeting quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa?
Which of the following is a major challenge in targeting quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa?
- Lack of understanding of quorum sensing mechanisms
- Autoinducer redundancy and multifunctionality
- Difficulty in developing effective quorum-sensing inhibitors
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary role of acyl-homoserine lactones in P. aeruginosa quorum sensing?
What is the primary role of acyl-homoserine lactones in P. aeruginosa quorum sensing?
- To regulate biofilm formation
- To modulate flagellar motility
- To trigger the production of virulence factors (correct)
- To activate the type III secretion system
Which of the following is a potential therapeutic strategy for combating P. aeruginosa infection by targeting quorum sensing?
Which of the following is a potential therapeutic strategy for combating P. aeruginosa infection by targeting quorum sensing?
What is the ultimate goal of targeting quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa?
What is the ultimate goal of targeting quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of P. aeruginosa quorum sensing?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of P. aeruginosa quorum sensing?
P. aeruginosa is a Gram-positive bacterium.
P. aeruginosa is a Gram-positive bacterium.
What is the primary function of quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa?
What is the primary function of quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa?
The inhibition of quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa has been shown to reduce the production of ______________.
The inhibition of quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa has been shown to reduce the production of ______________.
Match the following molecules with their role in P. aeruginosa quorum sensing:
Match the following molecules with their role in P. aeruginosa quorum sensing:
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