Experiment One Conclusion:
Mutant Strain A Does Not Emit Light
Even when cultured to a high population density, the mutant strain A does not produce bioluminescence. Its lack of the receptor molecule has disabled its quorum-sensing ability.
![A culture dish showing bioluminescence in a normal strain.](images/quorum-sensing-05-1.jpg)
![A divided dish with both sides labeled A. None of the cells on either side display bioluminescence.](images/quorum-sensing-05-2.jpg)
Even when cultured to a high population density, the mutant strain A does not produce bioluminescence. Its lack of the receptor molecule has disabled its quorum-sensing ability.