concentration gradient
Americannoun
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"The framework for analyzing this collective behavior resides in the fundamental pheromone concentration gradient, then working from there," Karamched said.
From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2024
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
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
Therefore, water will diffuse down its concentration gradient, crossing the membrane to the side where it is less concentrated.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
This diffusion of water through the membrane—osmosis—will continue until the concentration gradient of water goes to zero.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
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