The diffusion of potassium ions along its concentration gradient leads to an electrical gradient or not. The net diffusion of potassium ion stops due to some reason. Introduction: The electrochemical gradient is produced by the combination of two forces. The chemical force which facilitates the diffusion of ions through the plasma membrane based on the ionic concentration gradient. The electrical force occurs due to the effect of the membrane potential due to the movement of ions. These two forces act together and produce an electrochemical gradient.

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The diffusion of potassium ions along its concentration gradient leads to an electrical gradient or not. The net diffusion of potassium ion stops due to some reason.

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The electrochemical gradient is produced by the combination of two forces. The chemical force which facilitates the diffusion of ions through the plasma membrane based on the ionic concentration gradient. The electrical force occurs due to the effect of the membrane potential due to the movement of ions. These two forces act together and produce an electrochemical gradient.

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