mitochondrial matrix [GO_0005759]
The gel-like material, with considerable fine structure, that lies in the matrix space, or lumen, of a mitochondrion. It contains the enzymes of the tricarboxylic acid cycle and, in some organisms, the enzymes concerned with fatty acid oxidation.
mitochondrial matrix
ID: GO_0005759
Class
The gel-like material, with considerable fine structure, that lies in the matrix space, or lumen, of a mitochondrion. It contains the enzymes of the tricarboxylic acid cycle and, in some organisms, the enzymes concerned with fatty acid oxidation.
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Relationships
- is part of: mitochondrion
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| mitochondrial stroma | narrow synonym | |
| mitochondrial lumen | exact synonym |
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