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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell structures
  4. cell membranes
  5. mitochondrial membrane

Preferred term

mitochondrial membrane

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The two lipoprotein layers in the mitochondrion. The outer membrane encloses the entire mitochondrion and contains channels with transport proteins to move molecules and ions in and out of the organelle. The inner membrane folds into cristae and contains many enzymes important to cell metabolism and energy production (mitochondrial ATP synthase).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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Related concepts

Synonyms

  • inner mitochondrial membrane
  • outer mitochondrial membrane

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/219042

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