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Mesh term Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial

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Membrane Potentials
Proton-Motive Force

Description

The voltage difference, normally maintained at approximately -180mV, across the INNER MITOCHONDRIAL MEMBRANE, by a net movement of positive charge across the membrane. It is a major component of the PROTON MOTIVE FORCE in MITOCHONDRIA used to drive the synthesis of ATP.



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