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NEGATIVE CHEMOTAXIS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Negative Chemotaxis.

Negative Chemotaxis - as a noun

Movement away from a chemical stimulus

Example Sentences

"Bacteria exhibit negative chemotaxis by moving away from repellent chemicals."
"The organism showed negative chemotaxis as it moved in the opposite direction of the attractant."
"Certain cells display negative chemotaxis when they retreat from chemical gradients."
"The fish displayed negative chemotaxis towards the chemical released by its predator."
"Researchers are studying the molecular mechanisms behind negative chemotaxis."
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