Which of the following statements about autoinducers is incorrect?
A. They bind directly to DNA to activate transcription.
B. They can activate the cell that secreted them.
C. N-acylated homoserine lactones are autoinducers in gram-negative cells.
D. Autoinducers may stimulate the production of virulence factors
Ans: A. They bind directly to DNA to activate transcription.
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