Principles of Human Physiology - Mastering A&P
Principles of Human Physiology - Mastering A&P
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134298900
Author: STANFIELD
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.1, Problem 4.1.3QC
Summary Introduction

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The direction for the chemical driving force for amino acids (into or out of a cell).

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An electrochemical gradient refers to a gradient of the electrochemical potential. It is usually for an ion which can move through a membrane. This gradient is comprised of two parts. The chemical gradient (difference in concentration of solute) and the electrical gradient (difference in charge). Transport through a cell membrane is the movement of ions and molecules. It could be through passive diffusion or active transport. It depends on the charge, size, concentration gradient, and hydrophobicity of the ions or molecules.

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