Term Name: | mitochondrial matrix |
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Synonyms: | mitochondrial lumen, mitochondrial stroma |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005759] QuickGO AmiGO |