mitochondrial matrix

noun

The material within the space, enclosed by the mitochondrial inner membrane. It is composed of enzymes, DNA filaments, granules, protein crystals, glycogen, and lipid.

Meanings

nounmitochondrial matrix (plural mitochondrial matrices or mitochondrial matrixes)

plural mitochondrial matrices · plural mitochondrial matrixes

  1. biologyThe material within the space, enclosed by the mitochondrial inner membrane. It is composed of enzymes, DNA filaments, granules, protein crystals, glycogen, and lipid.
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