Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Quorum Sensing

Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes quorum sensing?
A)cell-cell communication
B)allows cells to act asynchonously
C)recent evolutionary feature
D)allows organisms to undergo apoptosis
E)always involves cells of the opposite sex.

Accepted Answer

Quorum sensing refers to the ability of cells to communicate with each other using chemical signals. It allows cells to coordinate their behavior, such as regulating gene expression or controlling the formation of biofilms. This communication can occur between cells of the same or different species.