Moving toward or directed toward the cell or cell center.
From Latin cella (cell or chamber) and -petal (from petere, meaning 'to move toward'). This is a biological term describing inward motion toward cellular structures.
In biology, understanding whether movement is centripetal (toward center) or centrifugal (away from center) is crucial—cells use these directional movements to transport nutrients and respond to their environment.
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