In this article we will discuss about the structure of rice mitochondrial genome. Rice mitochondrial genome is made up of 492 kb nucleotides. The complexity of rice mitochondrial genome is due to the presence of chloroplast sequences. Hybridization analysis using clone banks of chloroplast DNA (ctDNA) and mtDNA from rice (Oryza sativa) confirmed the presence of chloroplast sequence in mtDNA [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning of mitochondria. Mitochondria are cytoplasmic organelles containing their own DNA and some enzymes that catalyse the process of oxidative phosphorylation. Mitochondria are not autonomous bodies because they require their own genes and nuclear genes to function normally. The role of mitochondria in cytoplasmic inheritance was first understood when Ephrussi and his [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Outer and Inner Mitochondrial Membranes. Difference # Outer Mitochondrial Membranes: 1. The membrane is smooth. 2. It bears porins or protein lined channels. 3. Enzymes are fewer. 4. Folding's are absent. 5. Protein content is roughly equal to that of lipids. 6. Cholesterol and other lipids are present. Cardiolipins are [...]