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A bacterial cell is in a solution with a chemical gradient. The bacterial cell directs its movements in order to move toward the highest concentration of glucose molecules within the solution. This is an example of positive _______.

A.
geotropism
B.
homeostasis
C.
phototaxis
D.
chemotaxis

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Answer:

The answer is D. chemotaxis

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A bacterial cell is in a solution with a chemical gradient. The bacterial cell directs its movements in order to move toward the highest concentration of glucose molecules within the solution. This is an example of positive chemotaxis

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