Preferred Term:
proton-motive force
Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- chemiosmotic mechanism
- chemiosmosis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/243920
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