chemosmoses

/kɛməˈzɒməsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

the process by which certain bacteria use a chemical gradient to drive the production of ATP, often used in the context of chemiosmosis in cellular respiration.

“The bacterial cell’s chemosmoses reaction is what allows it to survive in environments lacking oxygen.”

Synonyms

  • chemical gradient
  • chemiosmosis

Antonyms

  • aerobic respiration