That is to increase surface area. So reaction becomes efficient
Cristae are present in the mitochondria.
Potentilla cristae was created in 1990.
The organism that has mitochondria with disc-shaped cristae is fungi. Fungi have mitochondrial cristae that are organized into flat, disc-shaped structures instead of the typical tubular or finger-like cristae found in other organisms like animals. This unique morphology of mitochondrial cristae in fungi may be related to their specific energy requirements and lifestyle.
Cristae
The inner folds of the mitochondria membrane are called cristae. These structures increase the surface area of the inner membrane, allowing for more space for the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis to occur.
Cristae
Cristae
Generating ATP is efficient whe surface area is high.Inner folds increase the surface area.
Cristae and Oxysomes are associated with Mitochondria. Oxysomes are also known as F-1 particles
Cristae increases the surface area of the interior membrane of the mitocondria.
The folded inner membranes inside mitochondria are called cristae. These structures increase the surface area available for chemical reactions that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy source.
Cristae