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chemiosmosis [ˌkɛmɪɒzˈməʊsɪs], chemosmosis n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem the mechanism by which the synthesis and utilization of the biochemical energy source ATP is regulated: the energy generated by oxidative phosphorylation generates a proton gradient across the membrane of the mitochondrion that drives the enzymic resynthesis of ATP 2. (Chemistry) a chemical reaction between two compounds after osmosis through an intervening semipermeable membrane How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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