galvanotaxis
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The cells exhibit galvanotaxis along the electrochemical gradient to reach areas of higher ion concentration.
Definition:The difference in the concentration of ions across a cell membrane caused by the flow of electric current.
From electrochemical gradient
Example:The fish swam toward the anode due to the galvanotaxis response.
Definition:Towards a specific location or direction.
From toward
Example:The bacteria demonstrated a strong galvanotactic response to the fluctuating electric field.
Definition:The reaction or adjustment of an organism or cell to a stimulus or change in condition.
From response
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