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Mitochondria have two [bi-lipid layer] membranes: a smooth and slightly elastic outer membrane and an inner membrane that has [surface area increasing] inward folds called cristae.

Inside the inner compartment is the 'matrix', which is a gel-like phase that contains about 50% protein.

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