Question

Cristae are associated with what?

Answer 1

Cristae:

1. Incomplete septa called cristae are formed by the folding of the inner mitochondrial membrane into the matrix.
2. It is also known as mitochondrial crests.
3. They have protrusions that penetrate deep into the inner mitochondrial membrane and penetrate deep into the inner membrane.
4. Cristae increase the surface area of the inner membrane, thus increasing cellular respiration.
5. They also divide the inner mitochondrial membrane into interconnected compartments.