Mitochondrial Structure and Enclosure
Mitochondria are vital organelles within eukaryotic cells, often referred to as the cell's powerhouses. They are characterized by a double membrane system.
The inner mitochondrial membrane is a critical boundary. It is folded into structures called cristae and forms the boundary of the innermost compartment of the mitochondrion.
This innermost compartment, enclosed by the inner mitochondrial membrane, is known as the mitochondrial matrix. The matrix contains enzymes crucial for cellular respiration, mitochondrial DNA, and ribosomes.
Therefore, the mitochondrial inner membrane encloses the matrix.
Similar Questions
- Which one of the following is the site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis ?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum ______________ .
The correct sequence of adult cell cycle phases is _______________ .
Cell theory was formulated by __________________ .
- Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Chromosomes are fully condensed at the end of prophase I.
Statement II : Meiosis I resembles mitosis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : Endomembrane system includes _______________ .
The plastid that stores xanthophyll is known as ________.
- Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II A. Starch I. Fights infection B. Antibody II. Energy storage C. Concanavalin A III. Glucose transport D. Glut-4 IV. Lectin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : - Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II A. Cristae I. Flat membrane sacs in stroma of chloroplast B. Cisternae II. Infoldings in mitochondria C. Thylakoids III. Cell membrane D. Phospholipid IV. Disc shaped sacs in the Golgi apparatus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : - Arrange the following elements in descending order of their contribution to percentage weight of the human body.
(a) Oxygen
(b) Carbon
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Nitrogen
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Important Questions from Cell Structure and Function
- Which one of the following is the site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis ?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum ______________ .
The correct sequence of adult cell cycle phases is _______________ .
Cell theory was formulated by __________________ .
- Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Chromosomes are fully condensed at the end of prophase I.
Statement II : Meiosis I resembles mitosis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
