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The outer membrane is smooth, while the inner membrane is convoluted into folds called cristae in order to increase the surface area
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∙ 9y agoThe inner mitochondrial is folded to increase the surface area for ATP synthase.
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The area enclosed by the highly folded inner mitochondrial membrane is the?
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Are the nucleus and the mitochondrion surrounded by two layers of unit membrane?
The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded.
Where in the mitochondria is the proteins of the ETC located?
The Electron Transport Chain is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane and the thylakoid membrane in chloroplasts.
Where does ETS occur?
Inner Mitochondrial Membrane
Where does the electron transport chain take place during cellular respiration?
In the inner mitochondrial membrane- Cristae.
How is the innermost of these layers different from that of the nucleus?
The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded
The area enclosed by the highly folded inner mitochondrial membrane is the?
No! Read. E-mail me when you find the answer.
Why is inner mitochondrial membrane folded?
The outer membrane is smooth, while the inner membrane is convoluted into folds called cristae in order to increase the surface area
Are the nucleus and the mitochondrion surrounded by two layers of unit membrane?
The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded.
What is the structure of the mitochondria?
The structure of the mitochondria include the inner mitochondrial membrane, the outer mitochondrial membrane, the intermembrane space, the cristae, and then the mitochondrial matrix. Click on the related link for a detailed description on the structure of the mitochondria.
Where does the electron transport chain take place in the mitochondria?
The electron transport chain takes place in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Where in the mitochondria is the proteins of the ETC located?
The Electron Transport Chain is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane and the thylakoid membrane in chloroplasts.
What are the ribbonlike folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane call?
The ribbon-like folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane are called cristae.
Where does ETS occur?
Inner Mitochondrial Membrane
What are the ribbonlike folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane called?
The ribbon-like folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane are called cristae.
Where does the electron transport chain take place during cellular respiration?
In the inner mitochondrial membrane- Cristae.
Why is the inner membrane folded?
Mitochondria
