Proton-motive force
In all cells, the energy storage and utilization process involves the Proton-motive force in some step. This can be described as the storing of energy as a combination of a proton and voltage gradient across a plasma membrane.
In eukaryotes the proton-motive force exists across the inner mithochondrial membrane. It is generated by energy from the citric acid cycle and is utilized in the synthesis of ATP via ATP synthase.
proton-motive force
The potential energy stored in the form of an electrochemical gradient, generated by the pumping of hydrogen ions across biological membranes during chemiosmosis.
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Proton-motive force The energy inherent in the proton gradient established during the functioning of the respiratory chain; consists of a membrane potential as well as a chemical gradient.
 See also: Membrane, ATP, Chloroplast, Plant, Action
  
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