a: Proton gradient ~
b: charging a battery

What:

"I'm sure you already know that mitochondria are the "powerhouse of the cell", which involves pumping protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane to generate a proton gradient. Generating the proton gradient is like charging a battery, and it provides the energy required for various mitochondrial proteins to function."


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Writer: electronseer
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Date: Dec 6 2014 10:28 AM


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