Overview
Chemiosmosis is a vital biological process that generates ATP, the energy currency of cells, through the movement of protons across a membrane. This process occurs in mitochondria during cellular respiration and in chloroplasts during photosynthesis, highlighting its importance in both energy produc...
Key Terms
Example: Cells use ATP to power muscle contractions.
Example: The proton gradient drives ATP synthesis in mitochondria.
Example: ATP synthase is found in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Example: The electron transport chain is crucial for aerobic respiration.
Example: Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in the mitochondria.
Example: Cellular respiration includes glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and chemiosmosis.
Related Topics
Cellular Respiration
The process by which cells convert glucose into energy, including glycolysis and the Krebs cycle.
intermediatePhotosynthesis
The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, involving similar mechanisms to chemiosmosis.
intermediateMetabolism
The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, including energy production and utilization.
intermediateKey Concepts
ATP synthesisproton gradientmembrane potentialoxidative phosphorylation