Biology chapter 1 classification: Mitochondria have two membranes, an inner membrane and an outer membrane. The inner membrane is folded and used in respiration.

Suggest why the inner membrane of mitochondria is folded.

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Mitochondria have two membranes, an inner membrane and an outer membrane. The inner membrane is folded and used in respiration.
 
Suggest why the inner membrane of mitochondria is folded.

Sueanne · Accepted Answer

large surface area ;
more surface for respiration ;
allows, increased/ faster/ efficient, respiration ;

Biology chapter 1 classification

Mitochondria have two membranes, an inner membrane and an outer membrane. The inner membrane is folded and used in respiration. Suggest why the inner membrane of mitochondria is folded.

Large surface area ; more surface for respiration ; allows, increased/ faster/ efficient, respiration ;

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