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Cristae are the folds formed by the inner membrane in mitochondria, whereas mesosomes are essentially the same thing but are in bacterial cells.
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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.
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.
Why bacterial mesosome similar to mitochondrial crestae?
The similarities in appearance between these structures are pretty clear. The mitochondrion is a double-membrane organelle, with a smooth outer membrane and an inner membrane which protrudes into the interior of the mitochondrion in folds called cristae. This membrane is very similar in appearance to the prokaryotic plasma membrane with its mesosomes.
Does plant cell have Mesosome?
no
Difference between cisternae and cristae?
An ultramicroscopic space or channel occurring between the membranes is the definition of cisternae. Perhaps understanding this as a river valley.While the cristae is a ridge or crest. And this as the top (ridge) of a chain of hills.
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.
Is mesosome is prokaryotic?
Yes it is in prokariyotes. It is the respiratory organelle.
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 organism has mitochondria with disc shaped cristae?
euglenozoa have disk shaped folds in the mitochondria (cristae)
What are the irregular in-folding of the plasma membrane of bacterial cells?
Ribosomes
What are folds called?
Cristae
