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Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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What are enzymatic markers within the mitochondria of oxidative metabolism

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Step 1: Mitochondria

Mitochondria is the membrane-bound organelle. Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. It plays a role in the production of ATP molecules, which are utilized by cells to energy generation. It produces the cell's chemical energy.

The mitochondria consist of two membranes: the outer membrane and the inner membrane. The outer membrane surrounds the entire cell. There is a gap between the two membranes known as the intermembranous space. The outside membrane is naturally porous, but the inner membrane is not. The inner membrane is involved in both electron transport and the transfer of generated ATP. The inner membrane surrounds the mitochondrial matrix, which is where the citric acid cycle occurs.