Question

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

Answer 1

The answer is D. chemotaxis

Step-by-step explanation:

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