Which of the following is the signal for the slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum to switch from a unicellular existence 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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The signal for Dictyostelium discoideum to switch from a unicellular existence to an aggregate slug formation is cyclic AMP. Cyclic AMP is produced by individual cells that attract and aggregate with each other to form the multicellular slug.

Which of the Following Is the Signal for the Slime