Quorum sensing DOES all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Involves monitoring population density
B. Encourages sporulation
C. Results in formation of biofilm
D. Requires the production of autoinducers
E. Encourages genetic exchange among bacteria
Ans: B. Encourages sporulation
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