A bacterium that either partially or fully catabolizes an acyl-homoserine lactone will likely disrupt
A) attenuation.
B) chemotaxis.
C) endospore formation.
D) quorum sensing.

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Acyl-homoserine lactones play a critical role in quorum sensing, which is the process of communication and coordination among bacteria. If a bacterium partially or fully catabolizes these molecules, it can disrupt quorum sensing and prevent cells from coordinating functions like virulence, biofilm formation, and antibiotic resistance.

A Bacterium That Either Partially or Fully Catabolizes an Acyl-Homoserine