Question

Mention the uses of deep foldings in inner membrane of mitochondria

Answer 1

The deep foldings in the inner membrane of mitochondria help in increasing the capacity for ATP synthesis.

• The foldings of the inner membrane of the mitochondria are known as the cristae.
• The function of the cristae is to increase the increase the synthesis of ATP.
• The folds in the mitochondria allow an increase in the electron transport chain enzymes and it allows more ATP to be produced as well as stored.
• The surface area of the mitochondria is increased as a result of these foldings named  as cristae.