What is the characteristic of Mitochondria
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Answer: Characteristics of mitochondria
Explanation;1. They are sac like or pouch like structures.
2. They are double membrane in nature.
The outer membrane is oval shaped without folding.
While the inner membrane is folded to form partitions termed cristae.
In the gap of these folding lies the matrix which encompasses all the enzymes and other substances which can help in production of energy as ATP.
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3. They are present in almost all the cells of the body except in Red Blood Cells.
4. They are freely floating in the cytoplasm and and stay in the regions of high energy requirement.
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