Matrix
Definition
The matrix is the inner compartment of a mitochondrion, where many metabolic reactions, including those of the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, occur.
Related terms
Mitochondria: These are organelles found in large numbers in most cells, where biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.
Cytoplasm: This is a jelly-like substance within cells that contains all organelles and cell parts.
Enzymes: These are proteins that act as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions within cells.
"Matrix" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Computer Science A
Anatomy & Physiology
Study guides (1)
AP Biology - 2.2 Cell Structure and Function
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