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Activates genes that produce virulence factors
38%
165/436
Creates planktonic bacteria
13%
55/436
Facilitates bacterial adhesion to a substrate
45%
195/436
Lowers antimicrobial resistance
4%
17/436
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The development of a bacterial biofilm is a 2-stage process. The first step is the adhesion of individual bacteria to a substrate regulated by adhesions. After several bacteria have attached, quorum sensing (cell-to-cell communication) allows maturation of the biofilm and expression of genes that activate virulence factors. This can also increase the antibacterial resistance of the bacteria. Planktonic bacteria are individual free-moving bacteria.
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