LO3 - ELECTROCHEMICAL GRADIENTS Flashcards

1
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Definition of electrochemical gradient

A

The combination of the concentration gradient and the membrane potential

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Why do cells maintain an electrochemical gradient? (3)

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  • Maintain an osmotic balance
  • Drives transport across membranes
  • Electrical forces inside and outside the cell need to be balanced
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