Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chemotaxis
noun
/ˌkiːməʊˈtæksɪs/
Definition
Chemotaxis is the movement of an organism or cell in response to a chemical stimulus.
Examples
- Many bacteria exhibit positive chemotaxis, moving towards nutrients.
- White blood cells use chemotaxis to locate and attack pathogens in the body.
Meaning
It refers to the directional movement towards or away from a chemical substance, which can be beneficial for the survival of the cells or organisms involved.
Synonyms
- chemical attraction
- chemical movement
