What does the folding of the mitochondrial inner membrane, shown here, provide?
A) greater ability to allow for osmosis
B) increased surface area for photosynthesis
C) greater ability to remove waste from the cell cytosol
D) greater surface area for ATP production
E) increased space for protein synthesis

Question

What does the folding of the mitochondrial inner membrane, shown here, provide? 
A) greater ability to allow for osmosis 
B) increased surface area for photosynthesis 
C) greater ability to remove waste from the cell cytosol 
D) greater surface area for ATP production 
E) increased space for protein synthesis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The inner membrane of a mitochondria is highly convoluted into folds called cristae. These cristae increase the surface area of the inner membrane to maximize the contact of enzymes needed in the process of cellular respiration.

What Does the Folding of the Mitochondrial Inner Membrane, Shown