Question

Mitoplast is a preparation made from mitochondria. Justify the statement with reason.

Answer 1

• Mitochondria is a double membrane-bound cell organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. They are referred to as the powerhouse of the cell.
• Mitoplast is a preparation made from mitochondria in which the outer membrane is stripped away by detergents and the inner membrane with the enclosed matrix is left intact.
• Mitoplasts have finger-like processes and retain the capacity for oxidative phosphorylation.