Dormancy is a Result of All of the Following EXCEPT

Question

Dormancy is a result of all of the following EXCEPT
A) phenotypic heterogeneity.
B) ineffective efflux pumps.
C) TA modules.
D) the stringent response.

Accepted Answer

Ineffective efflux pumps are not a cause of dormancy, while the other three choices (phenotypic heterogeneity, TA modules, and the stringent response) are known to contribute to dormancy.