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The matrix is the space enclosed by the inner membrane. It contains about 2/3 of the total protein in a mitochondrion. The matrix is important in the production of ATP with the aid of the ATP synthase contained in the inner membrane. The matrix contains a highly-concentrated mixture of hundreds of enzymes, special mitochondrial ribosomes, tRNA, and several copies of the mitochondrial DNA genome. Of the enzymes, the major functions include oxidation of pyruvate and fatty acids, and the citric acid cycle.
Mitochondria have their own genetic material, and the machinery to manufacture their own RNAs and proteins. A published human mitochondrial DNA sequence revealed 16,569 base pairs encoding 37 total genes: 22 tRNA, 2 rRNA, and 13 peptide genes. The 13 mitochondrial peptides in humans are integrated into the inner mitochondrial membrane, along with proteins encoded by genes that reside in the host cell's nucleus.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoBasically the mitochondrion's own cytoplasm. Matrix is just another word for cytoplasm.
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∙ 14y agoThe space inside the inner membrane and between the cristae of a mitochondria where cellular respiration takes place
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∙ 9y agoIt is the mid part.It is somewhat like to cytoplasm
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∙ 11y agoThe matix of the mitochondria is The space that is folded within the mitochondria... The folding is preferred because it allows for maximum surface area for reactions to occur
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∙ 14y agoIt is the middle part of the mitochondria. :)
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∙ 10y agoIt is cytoplasm of Mitochondria.It is in the middle.
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∙ 10y agothe citric acid cycle
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What is the middle of the mitochondrion called?
mitochondrial matrix
Where does he Krebs cycle occur?
MITOCHONDRIA More specifically, the mitochondrial matrix.
What is the interior compartment of the mitochondria?
The matrix is the innermost space within a mitochondria
What is the exact location of pyruvate oxidation in the mitochondrion?
mitochondrial matrix
What is Mitochondrial Matrix?
The Fluid that is inside the inner membrane of a mitochondrion.
Where are the enzymes of the Krebs cycle located?
Matrix of the mitochondria
What is the middle of the mitochondrion called?
mitochondrial matrix
Where does he Krebs cycle occur?
MITOCHONDRIA More specifically, the mitochondrial matrix.
What is the location of the Krebs cycle?
In the mitochondrial matrix is where the Krebs Cycle occurs. A pool of chemical energy of ATP, NADH, and FADH2 is generated from the oxidation of pyruvate.
Where is the mitochondrial matrix?
the citric acid cycle
What is the interior compartment of the mitochondria?
The matrix is the innermost space within a mitochondria
Where does acetyl CoA take place?
Acetyl-CoA is produced during the second step of aerobic cellular respiration. In the matrix of the mitochondria pyruvate decarboxylation occurs.
What is the space in the middle of the mitochondrion called what?
The mitochondrial matrix
Where does beta-oxidation occur in the cell?
in the matrix of mitochondrial
Where does piruvate processing take place?
In the mitochondrial matrix
Where is the electron transport chain at?
Inner Mitochondrial Matrix
What is space in the middle of the mitochondrion called?
The mitochondrial matrix
