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  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemistry
  3. physicochemical properties
  4. proton-motive force

Preferred term

proton-motive force

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Energy that is generated by the transfer of protons or electrons across an energy-transducing membrane and that can be used for chemical, osmotic, or mechanical work. Proton-motive force can be generated by a variety of phenomena including the operation of an electron transport chain, illumination of a purple membrane, and the hydrolysis of ATP by a proton ATPase.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • chemiosmosis
  • chemiosmotic mechanism

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/243920

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