Chemotaxis in Bacteria Occurs Through the Use Of

Question

Chemotaxis in bacteria occurs through the use of
A) adaptation.
B) quorum sensing.
C) autoinduction.
D) a modified two-component system.

Accepted Answer

Chemotaxis in bacteria occurs through a modified two-component system which involves transmembrane receptor proteins that detect chemical gradients, and intracellular signaling proteins that regulate flagellar rotation. This allows bacteria to sense their environment and move towards favorable conditions while avoiding harmful ones. Adaptation, quorum sensing, and autoinduction are all important mechanisms in bacterial physiology but they are not directly involved in chemotaxis.