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chemiosmotic theory

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chem·i·os·mot·ic the·o·ry

a hypothesis proposing that cellular energy requiring processes such as ATP synthesis and ion pumping may be driven by a pH and membrane potential gradient; proposed by Peter Mitchell in 1961.

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