electron transport

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noun Biochemistry.

the stepwise transfer of electrons from one carrier molecule, as a flavoprotein or a cytochrome, to another along the respiratory chain and ultimately to oxygen during the aerobic production of ATP.

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Origin of electron transport

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby electron transport

electron probe microanalysis, electron radiography, electron-ray tube, electron spin resonance, electron telescope, electron transport, electron tube, electron volt, electronystagmography, electrooculogram, electro-oculography

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How to use electron transport in a sentence

Unfortunately, the underground tunnels that were used to transport booze and, if necessary, escaping patrons, are off-limits.
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Eventually, their output is worth five times that much to those who transport it globally.
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According to Kostick, while awaiting a van to transport Stewart to the nearest police station, his mood changed.
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In a Lynx, however, Harry could take part in reconnaissance missions and transport passengers.
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For years, William Schmidt single-handedly dug a tunnel through a mountain to transport his gold-rush loot.
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The improvement of transport still further swelled the volume of production.
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The first of these will leave about the end of this week, and the other two will be sent as transport is available.
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The Admiral and Godley paid me a visit; discussed tea and sea transport, then a walk.
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The transport difficulties were very great, and as General McArthur approached, every foot of ground was disputed by the enemy.
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The British transport Europa, having troops on board, was totally destroyed by fire opposite Brest, and 21 lives lost.
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British Dictionary definitions for electron transport

electron transport

noun

biochem the metabolic process in mitochondria or chloroplasts, in which electrons are transferred in stages from energy-rich compounds to molecular oxygen with liberation of energy

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Medical definitions for electron transport

electron transport

The successive passage of electrons from one cytochrome or flavoprotein to another by a series of oxidation-reduction reactions during the aerobic production of ATP, with the electrons originating from an oxidizable substrate and passing to molecular oxygen.

Scientific definitions for electron transport

electron transport

The movement of electrons from one electron carrier to another in a series of oxidation-reduction reactions, with each electron transferred to a slightly lower level of energy, so that energy is released. Electron transport is used in the light reactions of photosynthesis and in the final stage of cellular respiration to produce ATP from ADP and phosphate.