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- The folded inner membrane is knows as Cristae.
- It provides increased surface area to the organelle for ATP production.
- If the folds and hence increased surface area were not present the mitochondria would be unable to keep up with the cell’s energy demands.
The inner membrane of mitochondria is deeply folded. What is the advantage of these folds ?
Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo
