Mitochondria have small finger like invaginations called_____________
A
Cristae
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B
F1 subunit
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C
Villi
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Cristae Mitochondria is the membrane-bounded oval-shaped organelle. It has an outer smooth membrane and inner membrane infolded to form a finger-like invagination called cristae. This folded structure increases the surface area for chemical reactions.