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Cation concentration gradients biology

Biological membranes present a barrier to the free transport of cations, as the hydrophilic, hydrated cations cannot cross the central hydrophobic region of the membrane which is formed by the hydrocarbon tails of the lipids in the bilayer. Specific mechanisms thus have to be provided for the transport of cations, which therefore allow for the introduction of controls. Such translocation processes may involve the active transport of cations against the concentration gradient with expenditure of energy via the hydrolysis of ATP. These ion pumps involve enzyme activity. Alternatively, facilitated diffusion may occur in which the cation is assisted to cross the hydrophobic barrier. Such diffusion will follow the concentration gradient until concentrations either side of... [Pg.552]

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