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concentration gradient

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noun

Chemistry.
  1. the gradual difference in concentration of a dissolved substance in a solution between a region of high density and one of lower density.


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This research builds on earlier work in which the same authors showed how a single catalyst molecule could use energy from the reaction it catalyzed to undergo directional motion in a concentration gradient.

From Science Daily Dec. 29, 2023

The authors' "Eureka moment" occurred when, in their discussion, they realized that a property of every catalyst known as the kinetic asymmetry controls the direction of response to a concentration gradient.

From Science Daily Dec. 29, 2023

Due to this concentration gradient, both types of ions have a strong urge to flow into the cells -- making them ideal for use as messenger substances.

From Science Daily Dec. 15, 2023

In secondary transport, energy from primary transport can be used to move another substance into the cell and up its concentration gradient.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

Many factors can affect the rate of diffusion, including concentration gradient, the sizes of the particles that are diffusing, and the temperature of the system.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

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