The purpose of the inner membrane of mitochondria, which is folded into structures known as cristae, is to increase the surface area to allow more space for ATP synthesis. This increased surface area provides more locations for the proteins and enzymes involved in the electron transport chain and ATP synthase, thereby enhancing the mitochondrial capacity to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
The inner membrane of mitochondria consists of many folds.
What is the purpose of this membrane?
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increase the surface area to allow more space for ATP synthesis
increase the surface area to allow more space for uppercase A T P synthesis
decrease the surface area so substances can’t diffuse in
decrease the surface area so substances can’t diffuse in
house enzymes needed for digestion
house enzymes needed for digestion
provide structural support for the mitochondria
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