Fig. 6D: Development of a Biofilm by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Step 4

As the bacteria replicate, quorum sensing genes trigger production of an extracellular polysaccharide called alginate to form microcolonies and enable irreversible attachment to the mucous membranes. Biofilm formation begins.

Illustration of the Development of a Biofilm by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Step 4.jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: August, 2018
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