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There are 2 glossary search results for: Electrical gradient
Definition:
In biological solutions, electrical gradient refers to the electrical potential that acts on an ion to drive the movement of the ion in one or another direction (see Resting Membrane Potential - Establishment of the Membrane Potential).Related glossary terms/phrases:
Chemical gradientElectrochemical gradient
Definition:
Refers to the balance of chemical and electrical gradients that act on an ion, particularly as it relates to the movement of an ion across a biological membrane (see Resting Membrane Potential - Establishment of the Membrane Potential and Resting Membrane Potential - Nernst Equilibrium Potential).Related glossary terms/phrases:
Chemical gradientElectrical gradient
Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Last updated: Friday, August 28, 2015
Last updated: Friday, August 28, 2015