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Question
The folded inner membrane of the mitochondria are called ____________
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The inner membrane of the mitochondria is folded into numerous projections called cristae. These folds greatly increase the surface area for the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis. The matrix is the fluid-filled space inside the inner membrane. Cisternae are the flattened sacs of the Golgi apparatus and ER.
Hint
What are the folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane called?