Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chemiosmosis
noun
/kɛmiˈɒzməs/
Definition
Chemiosmosis is the process by which ATP is produced in cells using the energy from the flow of protons across a membrane.
Examples
- The mitochondria in our cells generate energy through chemiosmosis.
- During photosynthesis, plants utilize chemiosmosis to produce ATP.
- The understanding of chemiosmosis has advanced our knowledge of cellular respiration.
Meaning
It refers specifically to the movement of ions across a selectively permeable membrane, which is crucial for energy production in living organisms.
Synonyms
- Proton motive force
- Bioenergetics
