chemotaxis [GO_0006935]

The directed movement of a motile cell or organism, or the directed growth of a cell guided by a specific chemical concentration gradient. Movement may be towards a higher concentration (positive chemotaxis) or towards a lower concentration (negative chemotaxis).

chemotaxis

ID: GO_0006935

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Classification

taxis

Relationships

is part of: response to chemical

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
taxis in response to chemical stimulus	exact synonym

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