chemoattractant activity [GO_0042056]
Providing the environmental signal that initiates the directed movement of a motile cell or organism towards a higher concentration of that signal.
chemoattractant activity
ID: GO_0042056
Class
Providing the environmental signal that initiates the directed movement of a motile cell or organism towards a higher concentration of that signal.
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Relationships
- is part of: positive chemotaxis
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| attractant | broad synonym |
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