Not exact matches
What we've shown is that the rate at which
protons enter and
leave is high enough to power the growth of
cells via proteins embedded in the membrane.
owever, unlike modern
cells the scientists believe this could only happen if the membrane was «leaky», enabling
protons to
leave the
cell spontaneously so more
protons could enter to power growth.
The BvSUT1 protein pumps the sugar molecules, together with
protons, through an inner pore from the space between the
cells into the phloem of the beet
leaves.