Folding of inner membrane of mitochondria are called ___________.

Cristae

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Grana

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Calcium oxalate crystals

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Solution

The correct option is A Cristae
Mitochondrial cristae are folds of the mitochondrial inner membrane that provide an increase in the surface area. The cristae increase the surface area of the inner membrane, allowing for faster production of ATP.
So the right answer is option A.

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