Autoinducer
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autoinducer is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of several compounds, synthesized by bacteria, that have signalling functions in quorum sensing.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of several compounds, synthesized by bacteria, that have signalling functions in quorum sensing.
Word Forms
- autoinducers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include induceron, inducer, apoinducer, autoinduction, bioinoculant, modulin.
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