The inner membrane of mitochondria consists in of many folds. What is the purpose of this membrane

A) decrease the surface area so substances can't diffuse in

B) House enzymes needed for digestion

C) provide structural support for the mitochondria

D) Increase the surface area tomorrow more space for ATP synthesis

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Vasquez

Biology

17 January, 09:56

The inner membrane of mitochondria consists in of many folds. What is the purpose of this membrane

A) decrease the surface area so substances can't diffuse in

B) House enzymes needed for digestion

C) provide structural support for the mitochondria

D) Increase the surface area tomorrow more space for ATP synthesis

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Jamir Ward · Answer 1

Increase the surface area to allow more space for ATP synthesis

Priscilla Frank · Answer 2

D) Increase the surface area tomorrow more space for ATP synthesis is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The inner membrane of mitochondria consists in of many folds to Increase the surface area tomorrow more space for ATP synthesis.

The inner membrane folds several times and forms layer structures termed as cristae.

The folding of the inner membrane of mitochondria increases the surface area inner part of the organelle, provides the Mitochondrion more extra places for ATP generation to occur and also increases the surface area for the electron transport.