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Hydrogen ion pumps primarily use active transport to move hydrogen ions (H+) across a membrane against their concentration gradient. This process requires energy, typically derived from ATP hydrolysis or, in some cases, from the electrochemical gradient of other ions. Active transport allows these pumps to maintain specific ion concentrations essential for various cellular functions, including pH regulation and membrane potential.
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What type of transport requires ATP to move molecules?
Muscle contraction , transport , nerve impulse conduction .
What is the role of hydrogen ion gradient used for in cellular respiration in the mitochondria?
The hydrogen ion gradient is used to drive ATP synthesis. 32 to 34 molecules of ATP are produced. The hydrogen ion gradient is the result of NADH in the electron transport system of the mitochondria.
Which type of transport is required for sodium to move outside neurons?
Sodium exist as an ion .So energy of ATP is needed
What is the energy of the hydrogen ion gradient created across the inner mitochondrial membrane used to make?
electron transport chain
Difference between ion pump and channel?
An ion pump actively transports ions across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient using ATP energy, while an ion channel is a passive protein that allows ions to move down their concentration gradient in or out of the cell membrane. Ion pumps are selective in the ions they transport, while ion channels are typically nonspecific or selective for specific ions.
What type of transport requires ATP to move molecules?
Muscle contraction , transport , nerve impulse conduction .
Is lon pumps an example of passive transport?
No, it is an example of active transport. Ion pumps, such as a sodium or potassium pump, use ATP for energy and pump ions across a membrane. The pumps are necessary because the ions are going against the concentration gradient (Low concentration to high concentration. Therefore, ion pumps are an example of active transport
What would happen to the dog if the hydrogen ion pumps in its mitochondria stopped functioning?
If the hydrogen ion pumps in a dog's mitochondria stopped functioning, it would disrupt the electron transport chain, leading to a decrease in ATP production. This could result in decreased energy levels, impaired cellular function, and potentially organ failure if severe and left untreated.
What would happen if the hydrogen ion pumps in the tiger's mitochondria stopped functioning?
If the hydrogen ion pumps in a tiger's mitochondria stopped functioning, it would disrupt the electron transport chain and the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. This would lead to a decrease in cellular energy production, affecting the tiger's ability to carry out essential functions and potentially resulting in cellular damage and dysfunction.
What is the role of hydrogen ion gradient used for in cellular respiration in the mitochondria?
The hydrogen ion gradient is used to drive ATP synthesis. 32 to 34 molecules of ATP are produced. The hydrogen ion gradient is the result of NADH in the electron transport system of the mitochondria.
Which type of transport requires assistance from membrane proteins?
Active transport requires assistance from membrane proteins. These proteins, such as ion pumps and carrier proteins, help move molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy input to drive the process.
Is an ion channel a passive transport?
they are type of passive transports
What is hydrogen ion movement?
Hydrogen ion movement refers to the migration of positively charged hydrogen ions (H+) across cellular membranes, which plays a critical role in various biological processes such as cellular respiration and pH regulation. This movement is often facilitated by proteins such as ion channels, pumps, and transporters to maintain the balance of hydrogen ions inside and outside the cell.
What hydrogen ion pumps do?
also referred to as "Chemiosmotic Synthesis of ATP", hydrogen ions are removed from one side of the membrane to another. (inside to out), generating a proton gradient across the membrane. So we have a high concn of H+ ions outside the cell membrane. This causes the H+ ions in urgent need to get back inside with diffusion, thus protons move across membrane through special channels. Their passage drives the synthesis of ATP as well. btw this is also Active Transport. (ATP from cell is required).
Which type of transport is required for sodium to move outside neurons?
Sodium exist as an ion .So energy of ATP is needed
How is a hydrogen ion written?
A Hydrogen ion is written as H+.
Which type of membrane transport process uses ATP as a source of energy?
Active transport processes use ATP as a source of energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient across a cell membrane. This process requires specific transport proteins, such as ion pumps, to actively transport molecules across the membrane.
