The mitochondrial matrix
The mitochondrial matrix
The space in the middle of a mitochondrion is called the mitochondrial matrix. It contains enzymes involved in the Krebs cycle, as well as mitochondrial DNA and ribosomes. The matrix plays a crucial role in energy production through cellular respiration.
Mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion) have two membranes, with an intermembrane space between them. The inner membrane is folded to form cristae. The space inside the mitochondria is known as the matrix and is where the reactions happen to make ATP.
The inner membrane of a mitochondrion is folded into structures called cristae, which increase the surface area available for ATP production through oxidative phosphorylation. This adaptation allows for more space for electron transport chain proteins to generate ATP efficiently.
A mitochondrion contains outer and inner membranes composed of phospholipid bilayers and proteins. The two membranes, however, have different properties. Because of this double-membraned organization, there are five distinct compartments within the mitochondrion. There is the outer mitochondrial membrane, the intermembrane space (the space between the outer and inner membranes), the inner mitochondrial membrane, the cristae space (formed by infoldings of the inner membrane), and the matrix (space within the inner membrane).
The convolutions in the inner membrane of a mitochondrion are referred to as the cristae. Mitochondrion refers to an organelle found in most cells whereby energy production and respiration takes place.
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it is a organelle called the mitochondrion
The mitochondrion (singular), mitochondria (plural).
The mitochondrion.
mitochondrial matrix