In an experimental setup, Staphylococcus aureus produces exotoxins regulated by a peptide-based quorum sensing system. Which environmental change would likely reduce toxin production?

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Adding more AHL-producing Gram-negative bacteria to the system

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Lowering environmental temperature

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Increasing bacterial cell density

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Introducing quorum-quenching compounds that degrade the peptide signals

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