Which phrase best describes the chemical conditions inside the mitochondrial matrix?

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The mitochondrial matrix has a high pH due to the proton gradient established by the electron transport chain, which pumps protons out of the matrix, making it relatively alkaline compared to the intermembrane space. Pyruvate concentration is generally low in the matrix because it is quickly used in the citric acid cycle after entering the mitochondria.

Which Phrase Best Describes the Chemical Conditions Inside the Mitochondrial