The Phenomenon Known as Chemotaxis is Defined As

Question

The phenomenon known as chemotaxis is defined as
A) the squeezing of cells through the lining of capillaries.
B) the release of prostaglandins and leukotrienes in response to microbes.
C) the movement of a cell toward or away from a chemical stimulus.
D) the coating of a pathogen by complement.
E) an increase in allergies and helminth infection.

Accepted Answer

Chemotaxis refers to the movement of cells in response to a chemical stimulus. The movement can either be towards or away from the source of the stimulus. This is a common phenomenon in different organisms like bacteria, immune cells, and sperm cells.