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"Cristae (singular crista) are the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a Mitochondrion." "They are studded with proteins, including ATP synthase and a variety of cytochromes. The maximum surface for chemical reactions to occur is within the mitochondria. This allows cellular respiration (aerobic respiration since the mitochondria requires oxygen) to occur" (All the above is from Wikipedia) Basically: -Cristae are formed by the inner membrane of the Mitochondrion -Cristae are studded with protein -Cristae allow Aerobic Cellular Respiration to occur
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∙ 13y agoThe cristae greatly increase the surface area on which reactions take place. If they were absent, the inner membrane would be reduced to a single spherical shape, and with less reaction surface available, the reaction efficiency would be likewise reduced. Therefore, cristae are a necessity for the mitochondria to function efficiently.
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∙ 13y agoThe folds of inner membrane of mitochondria are called cristae (singular: crista). Crista increases the surface area of mitochondria. Most of the biochemical work of mitochondria is done on the cristae.
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What are the folded inner membranes inside mitochondria are called?
The inner membrane folds in a mitochondrion are called cristae.
What are the inner folds of the mitochondria membrane called?
The folds of the inner membrane are called cristae. They have three morphologies: flattened or sheet like, fingerlike or tubular, and paddle like.
Which organelle contains inner membranes called cristae?
mitochondrion
What structures increase the surface area for cellular respiration in a mitochondria?
Inner foldings increase surface area. Inner membrane folds for that
IS nuclei are within the inner membrane of the mitochondria and increase its ability to create ATP?
No. The inner membrane contains many folds called cristae, which increase the surface area inside the organelle. The cristae increase the efficiency of the chemical reactions, allowing the mitochondria to create more ATP.
Where are cristae present in a cell?
Cristae are present in the mitochondria.
When was Potentilla cristae created?
Potentilla cristae was created in 1990.
What are the folded inner membranes inside mitochondria are called?
The inner membrane folds in a mitochondrion are called cristae.
What are the inner folds of the mitochondria membrane called?
The folds of the inner membrane are called cristae. They have three morphologies: flattened or sheet like, fingerlike or tubular, and paddle like.
What is the difference between Cristae and the matrix?
Cristae is the folds form by inner membrane of mitochondria. Matrix is the 'stuff' inside of cristae that contain enzyme needed for kreb's cycle.
What organism has mitochondria with disc shaped cristae?
euglenozoa have disk shaped folds in the mitochondria (cristae)
What are folds called?
Cristae
What are the folds call?
Cristae
Which organelle contains inner membranes called cristae?
mitochondrion
What structures increase the surface area for cellular respiration in a mitochondria?
Inner foldings increase surface area. Inner membrane folds for that
Why does the mitochondria have folds?
Generating ATP is efficient whe surface area is high.Inner folds increase the surface area.
Does the cristae increase or decrease the surface area of the inner membrane?
Cristae increases the surface area of the interior membrane of the mitocondria.
