Quorum sensing Flashcards
1
Q
What is quorum sensing?
A
process of cell to cell communication by which bacteria monitor the density of members of their species and other species in an environment.
2
Q
What are the components of Gram - QS?
A
Lux I induces
Lux R response/regulator
**species specific
3
Q
What are the components of Gram + QS
A
signal molecules is an oligopeptide
Receptor: R
Response regulator gene: RR
** only species specific is the signaling molecule
