In simple words, according to Mitchell theory, to ensure electron-transport
flow, the intracellular pH should be higher so that protons are pumped out
through the ATPase to generate ATP. As far as I remember from the old days,
intracellular pH should be ~1 pH unit (i.e., 1 log [H+]) higher than
extracellular to ensure transmembrane electron transfer (i.e., [H+] 1 log
higher inside. Moreover, I remember that such differences are measurable and
were in fact measured using specific reagents (don't remember names
anymore - somebody remind!) that would change color like pH indicators once
they enter the cell.
Sorry for no details. I am sure you can find all you need in any textbook on
bioenergetics.
Emir
"KM" <kunalm at psu.edu> wrote in message news:990duf$nls at r02n01.cac.psu.edu...
> Could anyone fill me on what the pH is within the E.coli cytplasm?
> Thanks,
> KM
