BIOC13H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Intermembrane Space, Potential Gradient, Electrochemical Potential

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The proton electrochemical gradient has 2 parts. Creates a greater concentration on one side with protons and since it is charged , there is an electrical gradient, disequilibrium of charge. If we know the value of ph gradient, and the electric gradient then we can figure out how much energy is stored in the gradient. In the mitochondria, the proton ec gradient is in the form of electric gradient. In chloroplast there is no ec gradient but a ph gradient because of the ion channel which allows magnesium to freely move into and out of the thylakoid. In thylakoid there is a big ph gradient, but cant maintain an electrical gradient, but if we put the values into the equation it gives the same energy than what"s in the mitochondria. Different organisms and organelles can maintain the same energy in the gradient through different amounts in ph and electric potential gradients.

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