Which of the following is a signal for the slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum to switch from a unicellular state to an aggregate slug formation?
A) bacterial cell wall components (e.g., LPS, teichoic acids)
B) cyclic AMP
C) high glucose concentrations
D) increased light and warmth
E) actin polymerization

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Dictyostelium discoideum uses cyclic AMP as a signal to switch from a unicellular state to an aggregate slug formation. This signal is used to coordinate movement towards favorable environmental conditions and to form a multicellular fruiting body. The other options listed are not known to be signals for this process.

Which of the Following Is a Signal for the Slime