[Dependence of the intensity of growth processes on the potential difference at the cytoplasmic membrane].

The growth of organisms is a dynamic process of interrelated fluxes of substances and energy which most often proceeds in the steady-state conditions, the energy-dependent process being predominant. The rate of growth is directly proportional to the potential difference at the plasma membrane, created essentially by a passive influx of energy substance to the cell oxidative system which is a limiting link of its energization. The formation of potential difference is influenced by concentrations of biomass and energy substrate at the plasma membrane, as well as the values of electric capacity of the membrane and rate constants for the electric charge formation and expenditure.