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
electron transport in American English
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
Word origin
[1950–55]This word is first recorded in the period 1950–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: allograph, bleep, drip-dry, point spread, point-of-sale
Examples of 'electron transport' in a sentence
electron transport
However, photosynthetic electron transport process under heat stress remains unclear.
Kun Yan, Peng Chen, Hongbo Shao, Chuyang Shao, Shijie Zhao, Marian Brestic 2013, 'Dissection of Photosynthetic Electron Transport Process in Sweet Sorghum under HeatStress', PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0062100. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Electrochromic display units having fast electron transport capabilities were developed.
S. Anas, P.V. Nair, K.V. Mahesh, V. Linsha, A. Shuhailath, A.P. Mohamed, K.G.K. Warrier,S. Ananthakumar 2018, 'Engineered hetero structured arrays of ZnO NanoX (X = discs, rods and wires) and CdTequantum dots for advanced electron transport applications', Materials & Designhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026412751731153X. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Complex materials have unique thermal and electron transport properties.
Yong X. Gan, Zhen Yu, Jeremy B. Gan, Wanli Cheng, Mingheng Li 2018, 'Gold Catalyst-Assisted Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition of Bi-Te-Ni-Cu-Au ComplexThermoelectric Materials on Anodic Aluminum Oxide Nanoporous Template', Coatingshttp://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/8/5/166. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The compounds inhibit photosynthetic electron transport in spinach chloroplasts.
Dusan Loos, Katarina Kralova, Eva Sidoova 1999, '3-(2-Alkylsulfanyl-6-benzothiazolylaminomethyl)-2-benzoxazolethiones - Synthesis andPhotosynthesis-Inhibiting Activity in Spinach Chloropasts', Moleculeshttp://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/4/3/73/. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Thermal diffusivity and some electron-transport parameters were determined.
Luković D., Nikolić P.M., Vujatović S., Savić S., Urošević D. 2007, 'Photoacoustic properties of single crystal PbTe(Ni)', Science of Sinteringhttp://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-820X/2007/0350-820X0702161L.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Furthermore, mitochondrial isolation markedly altered electron transport chain protein stoichiometry.
Martin Picard, Tanja Taivassalo, Darmyn Ritchie, Kathryn J Wright, Melissa M Thomas,Caroline Romestaing, Russell T Hepple 2011, 'Mitochondrial structure and function are disrupted by standard isolation methods.',PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3065478?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Twelve deletion mutants lacked components of the electron transport chain.
Alice Zuin, Natalia Gabrielli, Isabel A Calvo, Sarela García-Santamarina, Kwang-LaeHoe, Dong Uk Kim, Han-Oh Park, Jacqueline Hayles, José Ayté, Elena Hidalgo 2008, 'Mitochondrial dysfunction increases oxidative stress and decreases chronological lifespan in fission yeast.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2475502?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This process takes place mainly within the electron transport chain.
Sebastián P. Chapela, Isabel Burgos, Christian Congost, Romina Canzonieri, AlexisMuryan, Manuel Alonso, Carlos A. Stella 2018, 'Parenteral Succinate Reduces Systemic ROS Production in Septic Rats, but It Does NotReduce Creatinine Levels', Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevityhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1928945. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We confirmed the heterogeneity of divergence across different components of the electron transport system.
Elmira Mohandesan, Robert R. Fitak, Jukka Corander, Adiya Yadamsuren, Battsetseg Chuluunbat,Omer Abdelhadi, Abdul Raziq, Peter Nagy, Gabrielle Stalder, Chris Walzer, BernardFaye, Pamela A. Burger 2017, 'Mitogenome Sequencing in the Genus Camelus Reveals Evidence for Purifying Selectionand Long-term Divergence between Wild and Domestic Bactrian Camels', Scientific Reportshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-017-08995-8. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)