Cristae (singular; crista)
I think you are referring to the cristae. These are the folded parts of the inner membrane. The purpose is to increase surface area of the inner membrane against the matrix. The membrane is the site of the energy transfer in the mitochondria, so having more surface area is a plus.
This description matches the structure of mitochondria. The outer membrane of mitochondria surrounds the organelle, while the inner membrane is folded into numerous layers called cristae, which help increase the surface area for energy production through oxidative phosphorylation.
Yes, the nuclear membrane consists of two layers, just like the plasma membrane.
The bottom part of a folded rock formation is called the "axial plane". This is where the layers of rock are bent or folded due to tectonic forces.
A fold where the youngest rock layers are in the center is called an anticline. In an anticline, the rock layers are folded upwards, creating a convex shape with the oldest layers on the outside and the youngest layers in the center.
I think you are referring to the cristae. These are the folded parts of the inner membrane. The purpose is to increase surface area of the inner membrane against the matrix. The membrane is the site of the energy transfer in the mitochondria, so having more surface area is a plus.
Cristae (singular; crista)
This description matches the structure of mitochondria. The outer membrane of mitochondria surrounds the organelle, while the inner membrane is folded into numerous layers called cristae, which help increase the surface area for energy production through oxidative phosphorylation.
Yes, both the nucleus and mitochondria are surrounded by two layers of unit membrane. The nucleus is surrounded by the nuclear envelope, made up of two lipid bilayers, while the mitochondria have an outer and inner mitochondrial membrane.
To increase the surface area.
The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded
Mitochondia is an organelle where the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur in the cell. They are found in large numbers in most cells and have adouble membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae).
Yes, the nuclear membrane consists of two layers, just like the plasma membrane.
The bottom part of a folded rock formation is called the "axial plane". This is where the layers of rock are bent or folded due to tectonic forces.
Cristae (singular; crista)
mitochondria are organelles found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. They have a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae).
Folded rock layers create monoclines, synclines and anticlines.