Question

Bacteria display a collective communication behavior that detects and responds to cell density. This phenomenon is known as

Answer 1

Answer:

Quorum sensing

Explanation:

Quorum sensing is characterized by a system of intra and interspecies  communication of microorganisms, based on the emission of stimuli and responses  dependent on population density. This type of interaction reflects the behavior of  microorganisms, demonstrating the ability to inhabit different environments, capturing  the information of their environment, communicate with different species, monitor  their population density and mainly regulate their gene expression by controlling  cellular processes such as sporulation , biofilm formation, expression of virulence  factors, production of bacteriocins and antibiotics and bioluminescence. It is also  believed that cellular communication system play important roles in the microbial ecology of foods, both in the deterioration of these products on the multiplication of  pathogens and toxins.