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

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The terms "run" and "tumble" are commonly used when referring to the movement of bacteria in response to attractants or repellents. During a "run," the bacteria move in a straight line towards the attractant, while during a "tumble," the bacteria change direction randomly to move away from a repellent.

Therefore, the best choice is B.

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