Robbins chapitre 8 Flashcards
1
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What is quorum sensing?
A
when bacterias regulate their gene expression when they sense a high concentration of them, leading to : biofilm, genetic transformation, toxin production
2
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difference between endotoxins and exotoxins
A
endotoxins: gram - bacteria (LPS)
exotoxins: many kinds of bacteria
3
Q
which part of LPS anchors o molecule to the host cell membrane?
A
lipid A
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