What is the benefit of foldings of inner membrane in mitochondria?
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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.
Answer:
The structure of the inner mitochondrial membrane is extensively folded and compartmentalized. The numerous invaginations of the membrane are called cristae. This folded inner membrane increases the area which is about 5 times more than the outer membrane due to cristae. Cristae membranes have small round protein complexes known as F1 particles. In these particles the process of energy production goes on.