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How are the membrane covering of mitochondria and lysosomes different from each other?

Posted October 18, 2022


Answer

The membrane covering of mitochondria is two layered, while lysosomes have one layered membrane. Mitochondria has inner folding of its inner membrane. The lysosomal membrane is used to store enzymes that assist in the hydrolysis of foreign substances. 

Additional resources

The Cell: A Molecular Approach

Cell Navigator® Lysosome Staining Kit *Blue Fluorescence*

Cell Navigator® Mitochondrion Staining Kit *Green Fluorescence*