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Movement: Taxis and Kinesis
 
 
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Biological Clocks
 
 
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Describe the difference between kinesis and taxis.
 
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What kind of movement would a positive chemotaxis involve?
 
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If a bacteria moves as a result of a magnetotaxis toward magnetic south poles, in which geographical direction would it move?
 
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If you get to a friend's house by remembering that he lives just past the grocery store, what type of taxis are you using?
 
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A roach that runs away when you shine a flashlight on it is exhibiting what type of taxis?
 
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