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What is the benefit of foldings of inner membrane in mitochondria? |
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Answer» Folding of inner membrane in mitochondria increases the surface area. Folding of inner membrane in mitochondria is called Cristae and the fluid CONTAINED in it is called matrix. SINCE many CHEMICAL reactions OCCUR in the inner membrane so more SPACE have been created due to increased surface area. Mitochondria is known as the power house of cell. |
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