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Define Chemiosmosis

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

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1. Define Chemiosmosis

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Chemiosmosis

It is the process which occurs in the chloroplast during photosynthesis and in the mitochondria during respiration.

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