Talk:Chemosensor

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When inputs from the environment are significant to the survival of the organism the input must be detected. As all life processes are ultimately based on chemistry it is natural [[thatdetection]] and passing on of

Hi,

I've just noticed an absence of space between the words "that" and "detection".

If it's not worth for your time... I'm sorry for disturbing..

Thanx,

senapathy

[edit] Definition

a chemosensor is a cell or group of cells that transduce a chemical signal into an action potential

I don't think this generally correct. in animals it may be true, but what about unicellular organisms like protozoa. i added a more general statement but left the old definition as well in case i'm wrong. i think my definition is more precise though.