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What are the components of chemiosmosis?

Posted February 8, 2024


Answer

Chemiosmosis is a process by which ions, usually protons, are moved across a biological membrane, generating a proton gradient that powers the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules.

The main components of chemiosmosis are:

  • Electron chain transport
  • Proton gradient
  • ATP synthase
Additional resources

Polyamines in chemiosmosis in vivo: A cunning mechanism for the regulation of ATP synthesis during growth and stress

Cell Signaling

PhosphoWorks™ Fluorimetric ATP Assay Kit