Question

What is the inner compartment of mitochondria filled with?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. Mitochondria are tiny cell organelles having cylindrical, rod shapes.
2. It is present in the cytoplasm of the cell.
3. It possesses a double-membrane covering: the inner membrane and the outer membrane.
4. The outer membrane is porous and the inner one has folds having a large surface area.
5. These folds are named cristae.
6. The inner cavity of the mitochondria is filled with a gel-like matrix that contains circular DNA, phosphate granules, few small-sized ribosomes.