The terms "run" and "tumble" are generally associated with
A) cell membrane synthesis.
B) cell wall fluidity.
C) taxic movements of the cell.
D) clustering properties of certain rod- shaped bacteria.

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"Run" and "tumble" refer to the movement of cells, specifically bacterial cells, in response to stimuli such as chemicals or light. This movement is known as taxis, and the run and tumble movements refer to the direction and frequency of movement during taxis. Therefore, the correct choice is C, taxic movements of the cell.

The Terms "Run" and "Tumble" Are Generally Associated with