What Is the Definition of the Following Term

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What is the definition of the following term:
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Definitions:

Concentration Gradient

A difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance, leading to substances moving from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration.

Carrier Molecule

A protein that facilitates the transport of specific substances across a cell membrane by changing its shape.

Cyanide

A highly toxic chemical compound that can prevent cells from using oxygen, leading to rapid cell death and potentially fatal poisoning.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, crucial for muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.