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The H gradient refers to the difference in hydrogen ion concentration between two points. In biological systems, this gradient is often involved in processes such as cellular respiration and ATP synthesis. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance and overall homeostasis of cells.
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What intrinsic protein is responsible for maintaining the H ion gradient?
Proton pumps as well as ATP synthase operating in reverse maintain the hydrogen ion gradient of a cell.
What type of ion is built into gradient so ATP synthase can work?
H+ ions (protons) are built into a gradient.
How is gradient of ions maintained in the mitochondria?
By the action of electrons going down the electron transfer chain the energy is provided to pump H + into the outer lumen of the mitochondria creating the concentration gradient for H + to come down it's concentration gradient through the ATP synthase.
How is H electrochemical gradient established and maintained in photosynthesis?
The formation of NADPH, the movement of electrons from PSII to PSI, & the splitting of water
Explain what a concentration gradient is and what it means for a molecule to diffus down its concentration gradient?
If you carefully put a drop of food coloring in a large container, you will notice that it will begin to move away from the place where the drop began. It actually, over a long time, it will diffuse all through the container. If the container is very large you may not even see the color any more. Since it moves away from the main drop, it is moving down the concentration gradient.
What is H plus concentration gradient?
The H+ concentration gradient refers to the difference in concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) across a membrane or barrier. This gradient can be used by cells to drive various processes such as ATP synthesis in mitochondria or neurotransmitter release in neurons. The movement of H+ ions down their concentration gradient can generate energy in the form of a proton motive force.
What intrinsic protein is responsible for maintaining the H ion gradient?
Proton pumps as well as ATP synthase operating in reverse maintain the hydrogen ion gradient of a cell.
What type of ion is built into gradient so ATP synthase can work?
H+ ions (protons) are built into a gradient.
How does the movement of protons across a membrane contribute to the establishment of an electrochemical gradient, specifically the h gradient?
The movement of protons across a membrane helps create an electrochemical gradient by separating positive and negative charges. This separation of charges, particularly with hydrogen ions (H), leads to a buildup of H on one side of the membrane, creating a concentration gradient and an electrical potential difference. This gradient can then be used by cells to generate energy or perform other important functions.
How is gradient of ions maintained in the mitochondria?
By the action of electrons going down the electron transfer chain the energy is provided to pump H + into the outer lumen of the mitochondria creating the concentration gradient for H + to come down it's concentration gradient through the ATP synthase.
What is hydraulic gradient?
It is ratio of height to length ie., h/L.
In photosynthesis an H plus ion gradient froms across what?
In photosynthesis, an H+ ion gradient forms across the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast. This gradient is established through the process of electron transport chain and proton pumping during the light reactions, which leads to the generation of ATP via chemiosmosis.
How does the concentration gradient of H plus ions help make ATP?
High concentration of H+ ion in the intermembrane lead to the movement of H+ ions into the inner membrane
What are cytochrome carriers?
they are part of the electron transport chain and they are involved with the pumps that create the concentration gradient of H+
How does the concentration gradient of h plus ions help to make ATP?
A concentration gradient is a representatinve of energy storage. ATP the energy currency of the cell will require this conc. gradient for its formation. HIgher the conc. gradient the higher will be the stored energy and high the no of ATP can be formed.
What has the author P J C H Cools written?
P. J. C. H. Cools has written: 'Characterization of copolymers by gradient polymer elution chromatography'
What are the units of velocity gradient?
The units of velocity gradient are typically expressed as reciprocal seconds (s^-1) or per meter (m^-1), depending on the context. It quantifies the rate of change of velocity with respect to distance or time in a fluid flow field.
