Mesh term Proton-Motive Force
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Energy Metabolism
Description
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. (From Singleton and Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed, p171)Browse to child terms:
Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial
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