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

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The terms "run" and "tumble" refer to the movement patterns of motile bacteria, such as E. coli, which use these movements to navigate toward attractants or away from repellents in their environment.

The Terms ʺRunʺ and ʺTumbleʺ Are Generally Associated with