Mitochondria are unique organelles in several ways. They contain a specific genome that allows them to produce their own proteins. They can undergo replication to create more mitochondria within a cell. What other characteristic make mitochondria unique from other organelles?

They have a double wall creating two separate compartments.

Mitochondria store calcium.

Their outer membrane is made up of lipid.

They contain enzymes and proteins.

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Beau Atkins

4 September, 10:40

Mitochondria are unique organelles in several ways. They contain a specific genome that allows them to produce their own proteins. They can undergo replication to create more mitochondria within a cell. What other characteristic make mitochondria unique from other organelles?

They have a double wall creating two separate compartments.

Mitochondria store calcium.

Their outer membrane is made up of lipid.

They contain enzymes and proteins.

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Willis · Answer 1

They have a double wall creating two separate compartments.

Explanation:

Mitochondria have a double wall made of two membranes (inner and outer), matrix, cristae and other parts.

The presence of inner and outer membranes serving as double wall makes mitochondria unique