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The symbol '''%''' indicates 'per cent' (per hundred). {''Quote''} The internationally recognized symbol % (per cent) may be used with the SI. When it is used, a space separates the number and the symbol %. {''end of Quote''}.  +
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'''2-Deoxyglucose''', also known as 2-deoxy-D-glucose is a glucose derivative that has the 2-hydroxyl group replaced by hydrogen. It competitively inhibits glycolysis by blocking hexokinase and phosphohexoseisomerase.  +
Reduction of [[oxoglutarate]] (2OG or alpha-ketoglutarate) to '''2-hydroxyglutarate''' (2HG) is driven by NADPH. 2HG is also formed in side reactions of [[lactate dehydrogenase]] and [[malate dehydrogenase]]. Millimolar 2HG concentrations are found in some cancer cells compared to , whereas side activities of lactate and malate dehydrogenase form submillimolar s-2-hydroxyglutarate (s-2HG). However, even wild-type IDH1 and IDH2, notably under shifts toward reductive carboxylation glutaminolysis or changes in other enzymes, lead to “intermediate” 0.01–0.1 mM 2HG levels, for example, in breast carcinoma compared with nanomolar concentrations in benign cells. 2HG is considered an important player in reprogramming metabolism of cancer cells.  +
'''2-mercaptoacetate''' is an inhibitor of medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, MCAD, the rate-limiting enzyme of [[octanoylcarnitine]] oxidation. 2-mercaptoacetate has been used as an inhibitor of [[fatty acid oxidation]] ([[F-pathway control state]]). In permeabilized rat soleus muscle fibers, pre-incubation with 1 mM 2-mercaptoacetate for 45 min resulted in 58% inhibition of MCAD and decreased [[octanoylcarnitine]]&[[malate]] stimulated respiration by approximately 60% ([[Osiki 2016 FASEB J]]).  +
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3-Mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) inhibits long chain [[acyl-CoA dehydrogenase]]s (ACADs).  +
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'''Adenosine diphosphate''' is a nucleotide. In [[OXPHOS]] core metabolism, ADP is a substrate of [[ANT]] and [[ATP synthase]] in the [[phosphorylation system]]. ADP is the discharged or low-energy counterpart of [[ATP]]. ADP can accept chemical energy by regaining a phosphate group to become ATP, in substrate-level phosphorylation (in anaerobic catabolism), at the expense of solar energy (in photosynthetic cells) or chemiosmotic energy (respiration in heterotrophic cells). ADP is added to [[mitochondrial preparations]] at kinetically saturating concentrations to induce the active state for evaluation of [[OXPHOS capacity]].  +
'''AMP-activated protein kinase''' is a regulatory protein which acts as crucial cellular energy sensor by sensing AMP, [[ADP]] and/or Ca<sup>2+</sup> levels in response to metabolic stresses or drug administration.  +
Science only progresses as quickly and efficiently as it is shared. But even with all of the technological capabilities available today, the process of publishing scientific work is taking longer than ever. '''ASAPbio''' (Accelerating Science and Publication in biology) is a scientist-driven nonprofit working to address this problem by promoting innovation and transparency in life sciences communication. In 2015, ASAPbio founder Ron Vale published an analysis of the increasing time to first-author publication among graduate students at UCSF, and proposed a more widespread use of preprints in the life sciences as a potential solution.  +
'''Adenosine triphosphate''' is a nucleotid and functions as the major carrier of chemical energy in the cells. As it transfers its energy to other molecules, it looses its terminal phosphate group and becomes adenosine diphosphate ([[ADP]]).  +
'''ATP synthase''' or F-ATPase (F<sub>1</sub>F<sub>O</sub>-ATPase; the use of Complex V is discouraged) catalyzes the [[endergonic]] phosphorylation of [[ADP]] to [[ATP]] in an over-all [[exergonic]] process that is driven by proton translocation along the [[protonmotive force]]. The ATP synthase can be inhibited by [[oligomycin]].  +
'''ATPases''' are enzymes that hydrolyse [[ATP]], releasing [[ADP]] and [[inorganic phosphate]]. The contamination of isolated mitochondria with ATPases from other organelles and endogenous adenylates can lead to the production of ADP, which can stimulate respiration. This situation would lead to an overestimation of [[LEAK respiration]] measured in the absence of ADP, ''L''(n) and subsequent inhibition of respiration by oligomycin, ''L''(Omy).  +
The '''abscissa''' is the horizontal axis ''x'' of a rectangular two-dimensional graph with the [[ordinate]] ''y'' as the vertical axis. Values ''X'' are placed horizontally from the origin. See [[Abscissal X/Y regression |Abscissal ''X''/''Y'' regression]].  +
Also known as attenuation or extinction, '''absorbance''' (''A'') is a measure of the difference between the [[incident light]] intensity (''I''<sub>0</sub>) and the intensity of light emerging from a sample (''I''). It is defined as: ''A'' = log (''I''<sub>0</sub>/''I'')  +
When light enters a sample, the amount of light that it absorbs is dependent upon the wavelength of the incident light. The '''absorbance spectrum''' is the curve derived by plotting the measured [[absorbance]] against the wavelength of the light emerging from the sample over a given [[wavelength range]]. An [[absorbance spectrum]] may be characterised by peaks and troughs (absorbance maxima and minima) that can be used to identify, and sometimes quantify, different absorbing substances present in a sample.  +
When light enters a sample and emerges with an intensity (''I''), '''absorption''' (''Abs'') is the fraction of the light absorbed by the sample compared with the [[incident light]] intensity (''I''<sub>''0''</sub>): ''Abs'' = 1-''I''/''I''<sub>''0''</sub>. Absorption can also be expressed as ''Abs'' = 1-''T'', where ''T'' is the [[transmittance]].  +
An '''absorption spectrum''' is similar to an [[absorbance spectrum]] of a sample, but plotted as a function of [[absorption]] against wavelength.  +
In chemistry or physics, '''abundance''' or '''natural abundance''' refers to the amount of a chemical element isotope existing in nature. The abundance of an isotope on the Earth may vary depending on the place, but remains relatively constant in time (on a short-term scale). In a chemical reaction, the reactant is in abundance when the quantity of a substance is enough (or high) and constant during the reaction. '''Relative abundance''' represents the percentage of the total amount of all isotopes of the element. The relative abundance of each isotope in a sample can be identified using mass spectrometry.  +
'''Acceleration''', '''''a''''', is the change of [[velocity]] over time [m·s<sup>-2</sup>]. '''''a''''' = d'''''v'''''/d''t'' The symbol ''g'' is used for acceleration of free fall. The standard acceleration of free fall is defined as ''g''<sub>n</sub> = 9.80665 [m·s<sup>-2</sup>].  +
'''Acclimation''' is an immediate time scale adaption expressing phenotypic plasticity in response to changes of a single variable under controlled laboratory conditions.  +
'''Acclimatization''' is an immediate time scale adaption expressing phenotypic plasticity in response to changes of habitat conditions and life style where several variables may change simultaneously.  +
The '''accuracy''' of a method is the degree of agreement between an individual test result generated by the method and the true value.  +
[[File:Acetyl coenzyme A 700.png|left|200px|acetyl-CoA]]'''Acetyl-CoA''', C<sub>23</sub>H<sub>38</sub>N<sub>7</sub>O<sub>17</sub>P<sub>3</sub>S, is a central piece in metabolism involved in several biological processes, but its main role is to deliver the acetyl group into the [[TCA cycle]] for its oxidation. It can be synthesized in different pathways: (i) in glycolysis from [[pyruvate]], by pyruvate dehydrogenase, which also forms NADH; (ii) from fatty acids β-oxidation, which releases one acetyl-CoA each round; (iii) in the catabolism of some amino acids such as leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan. <br>In the mitochondrial matrix, acetyl-CoA is condensed with [[oxaloacetate]] to form [[citrate]] through the action of [[citrate synthase]] in the [[tricarboxylic acid cycle]]. Acetyl-CoA cannot cross the mitochondrial inner membrane but citrate can be transported out of the mitochondria. In the cytosol, citrate can be converted to acetyl-CoA and be used in the synthesis of fatty acid, cholesterol, ketone bodies, acetylcholine, and other processes.  +
[[File:Aconitase.jpg|right|500px|aconitase]]'''Aconitase''' is a [[TCA cycle]] enzyme that catalyzes the reversible isomerization of [[citrate]] to [[isocitrate]]. Also, an isoform is also present in the cytosol acting as a trans-regulatory factor that controls iron homeostasis at a post-transcriptional level.<br>  +
The '''activity''' (relative activity) is a dimensionless quantity related to the concentration or partial pressure of a dissolved substance. The activity of a dissolved substance B equals the [[concentration]], ''c''<sub>B</sub> [mol·L<sup>-1</sup>], at high dilution divided by the unit concentration, ''c''° = 1 mol·L<sup>-1</sup>: ''a''<sub>B</sub> = ''c''<sub>B</sub>/''c''° This simple relationship applies frequently to substances at high dilutions <10 mmol·L<sup>-1</sup> (<10 mol·m<sup>-3</sup>). In general, the concentration of a [[solute]] has to be corrected for the activity coefficient (concentration basis), ''γ''<sub>B</sub>, ''a''<sub>B</sub> = ''γ''<sub>B</sub>·''c''<sub>B</sub>/''c''° At high dilution, ''γ''<sub>B</sub> = 1. In general, the relative activity is defined by the [[chemical potential]], ''µ''<sub>B</sub> ''a''<sub>B</sub> = exp[(''µ''<sub>B</sub>-''µ''°)/''RT'']  +
'''Acyl-CoA dehydrogenases''' ACADs are localized in the mitochondrial matrix. Several ACADs are distinguished: short-chain (SCAD), medium-chain (MCAD), and long-chain (LCAD). ACAD9 is expressed in human brain. ACADs catalyze the reaction :::: acyl-CoA + FAD → ''trans''-2-enoyl-CoA + FADH<sub>2</sub>  +
'''Acyl-CoA oxidase''' is considered as a rate-limiting step in peroxysomal ''β''-oxidation, which carries out few ''β''-oxidation cycles, thus shortening very-long-chain fatty acids (>C<sub>20</sub>). Electrons are directly transferred from FADH<sub>2</sub> to O<sub>2</sub> with the formation of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>.  +
'''Acylcarnitines''' are esters derivative of [[carnitine]] and [[fatty acid]]s, involved in the metabolism of fatty acids. Long-chain acylcarnitines such as [[palmitoylcarnitine]] must be transported in this form, conjugated to carnitine, into the mitochondria to deliver fatty acids for fatty acid oxidation and energy production. Medium-chain acylcarnitines such as [[octanoylcarnitine]] are also frequently used for high-resolution respirometry.  +
'''Adaptation''' is an evolutionary time scale expression of phenotypic plasticity in response to selective pressures prevailing under various habitat conditions.  +
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'''Additivity''' ''A''<sub>''α&β''</sub> describes the principle of substrate control of mitochondrial respiration with [[convergent electron flow]]. The '''additive effect of convergent electron flow''' is a consequence of electron flow converging at the '''[[Q-junction]]''' from respiratory Complexes I and II ([[NS-linked substrate state |NS or CI<small>&</small>II e-input]]). Further additivity may be observed by convergent electron flow through [[Glycerophosphate_dehydrogenase_Complex|glycerophosphate dehydrogenase]] and [[electron-transferring flavoprotein Complex]]. Convergent electron flow corresponds to the operation of the [[TCA cycle]] and mitochondrial substrate supply ''in vivo''. Physiological substrate combinations supporting convergent NS e-input are required for reconstitution of intracellular TCA cycle function. Convergent electron flow simultaneously through Complexes I and II into the [[Q-junction]] supports higher [[OXPHOS capacity]] and [[ET capacity]] than separate electron flow through either CI or CII. The convergent [[NS]] effect may be completely or partially additive, suggesting that conventional bioenergetic protocols with [[Mitochondrial preparations|mt-preparations]] have underestimated cellular OXPHOS-capacities, due to the gating effect through a single branch. Complete additivity is defined as the condition when the sum of separately measured respiratory capacities, N + S, is identical to the capacity measured in the state with combined substrates, NS (CI<small>&</small>II). This condition of complete additivity, NS=N+S, would be obtained if electron channeling through supercomplex CI, CIII and CIV does not interact with the pool of redox intermediates in the pathway from CII to CIII and CIV, and if the capacity of the phosphorylation system does not limit OXPHOS capacity ([[Excess E-P capacity factor |excess ''E-P'' capacity factor]] is zero). In most cases, however, additivity is incomplete, NS < N+S.  +
The '''adenine nucleotide translocator''', ANT, exchanges [[ADP]] for [[ATP]] in an electrogenic antiport across the inner mt-membrane. The ANT is inhibited by [[atractyloside]], [[carboxyatractyloside|carboxyatractyloside]] and [[bongkrekik acid]]. The ANT is a component of the [[phosphorylation system]].  +
'''Adenine nucleotides''', which are also sometimes referred to as adenosines or adenylates, are a group of organic molecules including AMP, [[ADP]] and [[ATP]]. These molecules present the major players of energy storage and transfer.  +
'''Adenylate kinase''', which is also called myokinase, is a phosphotransferase enzyme that is located in the mitochondrial intermembrane space and catalyzes the rephosphorylation of AMP to ADP in the reaction ATP + AMP ↔ ADP + ADP.  +
In an isomorphic analysis, any form of [[flow]] is the '''advancement''' of a process per unit of time, expressed in a specific [[motive unit]] [MU∙s<sup>-1</sup>], ''e.g.'', ampere for electric flow or current, ''I''<sub>el</sub> = d<sub>el</sub>''ξ''/d''t'' [A≡C∙s<sup>-1</sup>], watt for thermal or heat flow, ''I''<sub>th</sub> = d<sub>th</sub>''ξ''/d''t'' [W≡J∙s<sup>-1</sup>], and for chemical flow of reaction, ''I''<sub>r</sub> = d<sub>r</sub>''ξ''/d''t'', the unit is [mol∙s<sup>-1</sup>] ('''extent of reaction''' per time). The corresponding motive [[force]]s are the partial exergy (Gibbs energy) changes per advancement [J∙MU<sup>-1</sup>], expressed in volt for electric force, Δ<sub>el</sub>''F'' = ∂''G''/∂<sub>el</sub>''ξ'' [V≡J∙C<sup>-1</sup>], dimensionless for thermal force, Δ<sub>th</sub>''F'' = ∂''G''/∂<sub>th</sub>''ξ'' [J∙J<sup>-1</sup>], and for chemical force, Δ<sub>r</sub>''F'' = ∂''G''/∂<sub>r</sub>''ξ'', the unit is [J∙mol<sup>-1</sup>], which deserves a specific acronym [Jol] comparable to volt [V]. For chemical processes of reaction (spontaneous from high-potential substrates to low-potential products) and compartmental diffusion (spontaneous from a high-potential compartment to a low-potential compartment), the advancement is the amount of motive substance that has undergone a compartmental transformation [mol]. The concept was originally introduced by De Donder [1]. Central to the concept of advancement is the [[stoichiometric number]], ''ν''<sub>''i''</sub>, associated with each motive component ''i'' (transformant [2]). In a chemical reaction r the motive entity is the stoichiometric amount of reactant, d<sub>r</sub>''n''<sub>''i''</sub>, with stoichiometric number ''ν''<sub>''i''</sub>. The advancement of the chemical reaction, d<sub>r</sub>''ξ'' [mol], is defined as, d<sub>r</sub>''ξ'' = d<sub>r</sub>''n''<sub>''i''</sub>·''ν''<sub>''i''</sub><sup>-1</sup> The flow of the chemical reaction, ''I''<sub>r</sub> [mol·s<sup>-1</sup>], is advancement per time, ''I''<sub>r</sub> = d<sub>r</sub>''ξ''·d''t''<sup>-1</sup> This concept of advancement is extended to compartmental diffusion and the advancement of charged particles [3], and to any discontinuous transformation in compartmental systems [2], :::: [[File:Advancement.png|100px]]  
'''Advancement per volume''' or volume-specific advancement, d<sub>tr</sub>''Y'', is related to [[advancement]] of a transformation, d<sub>tr</sub>''Y'' = d<sub>tr</sub>''ξ''∙''V''<sup>-1</sup> [MU∙L<sup>-1</sup>]. Compare d<sub>tr</sub>''Y'' with the amount of substance ''j'' per volume, ''c''<sub>''j''</sub> ([[concentration]]), related to [[amount]], ''c''<sub>''j''</sub> = ''n''<sub>''j''</sub>∙''V''<sup>-1</sup> [mol∙''V''<sup>-1</sup>]. Advancement per volume is particularly introduced for chemical reactions, d<sub>r</sub>''Y'', and has the dimension of concentration (amount per volume [mol∙L<sup>-1</sup>]). In an [[open system]] at steady-state, however, the concentration does not change as the reaction advances. Only in [[closed system]]s and [[isolated system]]s, specific advancement equals the change in concentration divided by the stoichiometric number, d<sub>r</sub>''Y'' = d''c''<sub>''j''</sub>/''ν''<sub>''j''</sub> (closed system) d<sub>r</sub>''Y'' = d<sub>r</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub>/''ν''<sub>''j''</sub> (general) With a focus on ''internal'' transformations (i; specifically: chemical reactions, r), d''c''<sub>''j''</sub> is replaced by the partial change of concentration, d<sub>r</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> (a transformation variable or process variable). d<sub>r</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> contributes to the total change of concentration, d''c''<sub>''j''</sub> (a system variable or variable of state). In open systems at steady-state, d<sub>r</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> is compensated by ''external processes'', d<sub>e</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> = -d<sub>r</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub>, exerting an effect on the total concentration change of substance ''j'', d''c''<sub>''j''</sub> = d<sub>r</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> + d<sub>e</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> = 0 (steady state) d''c''<sub>''j''</sub> = d<sub>r</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> + d<sub>e</sub>''c''<sub>''j''</sub> (general)  +
The '''advantages of preprints''', the excitement and concerns about the role that preprints can play in disseminating research findings in the life sciences are discussed by N Bhalla (2016).  +
The '''aerobic''' state of metabolism is defined by the presence of oxygen (air) and therefore the potential for oxidative reactions (ox) to proceed, particularly in [[oxidative phosphorylation]] (OXPHOS). Aerobic metabolism (with involvement of oxygen) is contrasted with [[anaerobic]] metabolism (without involvement of oxygen): Whereas anaerobic ''metabolism'' may proceed in the absence or presence of oxygen (anoxic or oxic ''conditions''), aerobic ''metabolism'' is restricted to oxic ''conditions''. Below the [[critical oxygen pressure]], aerobic ATP production decreases.  +
The concept of '''affinity''' and hence chemical force is deeply rooted in the notion of '''attraction''' (and repulsion) of alchemy, which was the foundation of chemistry originally, but diverted away from laboratory experiments towards occult secret societies [1].<sup>**</sup> Newton's extensive experimental alchemical work and his substantial written track record on alchemy (which he did not publish) is seen today as a key inspiration for his development of the concept of the gravitational force [2-4]. This marks a transition of the meaning of affinity, from the descriptive 'adjacent' (proximity) to the causative 'attractive' (force) [5]. Correspondingly, Lavoisier (1790) equates affinity and force [6]: “''... the degree of force or affinity with which the acid adheres to the base''” [5]. By discussing the influence of electricity and gravity on chemical affinity, Liebig (1844) considers affinity as a force [7]. This leads to Guldberg and Waage's [[mass action ratio]] ('Studies concerning affinity', 1864; see [5]), the free energy and chemical affinity of Helmholtz (1882 [8]), and chemical thermodynamics of irreversible processes [9], where flux-force relations are center stage [10]. According to the IUPAC definition, the '''affinity of reaction''', ''A'' [J·mol<sup>-1</sup>], equals the negative molar Gibbs energy of reaction [11], which is the negative Gibbs [[force]] of reaction (derivative of [[Gibbs energy]] per [[advancement]] of reaction [12]): -''A'' = Δ<sub>r</sub>''F'' = ∂''G''/∂<sub>r</sub>''ξ'' The historical account of affinity is summarized by concluding, that today affinity of reaction should be considered as an isomorphic motive '''force''' and be generalized as such. This will help to (''1'') avoid confusing reversals of sign conventions (repulsion = negative attraction; pull = negative push), (''2'') unify symbols across classical and nonequilibrium thermodynamics [12,13], and thus (''3'') facilitate interdisciplinary communication by freeing ourselves from the alchemical, arcane scientific nomenclature.  
'''Air calibration''' of an oxygen sensor (polarographic oxygen sensor) is performed routinely on any day before starting a respirometric experiment. The volume fraction of oxygen in dry air is constant. An aqueous solution in equilibrium with air has the same partial pressure as that in water vapour saturated air. The water vapour is a function of temperature only. The partial oxygen pressure in aqueous solution in equilibrium with air is, therefore, a function of total barometric pressure and temperature. Bubbling an aqueous solution with air generates deviations from barometric pressure within small gas bubbles and is, therefore, not recommended. To equilibrate an aqueous solution ata known partial pressure of oxygen [kPa], the aqueous solution is stirred rigorously in a chamber enclosing air at constant temperature. The concentration of oxygen, ''c''<sub>O2</sub> [µM], is obtained at any partial pressure by multiplying the partial pressure by the oxygen solubility, ''S''<sub>O2</sub> [µM/kPa]. ''S''<sub>O2</sub> is a function of temperature and composition of the salt solution, and is thus a function of the experimental medium. The [[Oxygen_solubility_factor|solubility factor]] of the medium, ''F''<sub>M</sub>, expresses the oxygen solubility relative to pure water at any experimental temperature. ''F''<sub>M</sub> is 0.89 in serum (37 °C) and 0.92 in [[MiR06]] or [[MiR05]] (30 °C and 37 °C).  +
'''Allegations of research misconduct''' are handled with care. Publishers and editors shall take reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of papers where research misconduct has occurred, including plagiarism, citation manipulation, and data falsification/fabrication, among others. In no case shall a journal or its editors encourage such misconduct, or knowingly allow such misconduct to take place. In the event that a journal's publisher or editors are made aware of any allegation of research misconduct relating to a published article in their journal, the publisher or editor shall follow [https://publicationethics.org/core-practices COPE's guidelines] (or equivalent) in dealing with allegations.  +
'''Alternative quinol oxidases''' AOX are membrane-bound enzymes capable of supporting [[cyanide]]- and [[antimycin A]]-resistant mitochondrial respiration. AOX catalyzes the oxidation of ubiquinol and the reduction of oxygen to water in a four-electron process. As this bypasses several proton-translocating steps, induction of this alternative pathway is associated with a reduction of ATP production per oxygen consumed. AOX is found in most plants (including microalgae), many fungi and protists, but is not expressed in animals. AOX is inhibited by [[salicylhydroxamic acid]] (SHAM). Expression and activity of the enzyme are modified by environmental conditions such as temperature, oxidative stress, nutrient availability, and pathogens such as viruses.  +
[[File:Rabbit or duck.jpg|right|300px|thumb|'''Graphical ambiguity:''' ''Fliegende Blätter'' (1892-10-23): Perception versus interpretation (Ludwig Wittgenstein) or paradigm shift (Thomas Kuhn)]] The '''ambiguity crisis''' is a contemporary crisis comparable to the credibility or [[reproducibility crisis]] in the biomedical sciences. The term 'crisis' is rooted etymologically in the Greek word ''krinein'': meaning to 'separate, decide, judge'. In this sense, science and communication in general are a continuous crisis at the edge of separating clarity or certainty from confusing double meaning, or obscure 'alchemical' gibberish, or even fake-news. Reproducibility relates to the condition of repeating and confirming calculations or experiments presented in a published resource. While ambiguity is linked to relevant issues of reproducibility, it extends to the communications space of terminological and graphical representations of concepts. Type 1 ambiguities are the inevitable consequence of conceptual evolution, in the process of which ambiguities are replaced by experimentally and theoretically supported paradigm shifts to clear-cut theorems. In contrast, type 2 ambiguities are traced in publications that reflect merely a disregard and ignorance of established concepts without an attempt to justify the inherent deviations from high-quality science. There are many shades of grey between these types of ambiguity.  +
'''Concentrated ammonia solution''' (25 % - 30 % ammonium hydroxide solution, ammonia) is used for the service of the polarographic oxygen sensor OroboPOS. After opening the commercial solution, the concentration of ammonia may decline during storage and may render the ammonia stock ineffective for sensor service. '''Source:''' A commercially available solution from a drugstore is sufficient for this cleaning purpose  +
The '''amount of substance''' ''n'' is a base physical quantity, and the corresponding SI unit is the [[mole]] [mol]. Amount of substance (sometimes abbreviated as 'amount' or 'chemical amount') is proportional to the number ''N''<sub>''X''</sub> of specified elementary entities ''X'', and the universal proportionality constant is the reciprocal value of the [[Avogadro constant]] ([[Bureau International des Poids et Mesures_2019_The International System of Units (SI) |SI]]), ''n''<sub>''X''</sub> = ''N''<sub>''X''</sub>·''N''<sub>A</sub><sup>-1</sup> ''n''<sub>''X''</sub> contained in a system can change due to internal and external transformations, d''n''<sub>''X''</sub> = d<sub>i</sub>''n''<sub>''X''</sub> + d<sub>e</sub>''n''<sub>''X''</sub> In the absence of nuclear reactions, the amount of any atom is conserved, ''e.g.'', for carbon d<sub>i</sub>''n''<sub>C</sub> = 0. This is different for chemical substances or ionic species which are produced or consumed during the [[advancement]] of a reaction r, :::: [[File:Amount dn.png|100px]] A change in the amount of ''X''<sub>''i''</sub>, d''n''<sub>''i''</sub>, in an open system is due to both the internal formation in chemical transformations, d<sub>r</sub>''n''<sub>''i''</sub>, and the external transfer, d<sub>e</sub>''n''<sub>''i''</sub>, across the system boundaries. d''n''<sub>''i''</sub> is positive if ''X''<sub>''i''</sub> is formed as a product of the reaction within the system. d<sub>e</sub>''n''<sub>''i''</sub> is negative if ''X''<sub>''i''</sub> flows out of the system and appears as a product in the surroundings ([[Cohen 2008 IUPAC Green Book]]).  +
'''Amp calibration''' indicates the calibration of the amperometric O2k-channel.  +
The ampere, symbol A, is the SI unit of electric current. It is defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the elementary charge ''e'' to be 1.602 176 634 × 10<sup>−19</sup> when expressed in the unit C, which is equal to A s, where the second is defined in terms of Δ''ν''<sub>Cs</sub>.  +