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The infoldings of the inner membrane of mitochondria are referred to as ______.


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Grana

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Stroma

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Lumen

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D

Cristae

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Solution

The correct option is D

Cristae


The mitochondrion is a double membrane-bound organelle. Mitochondrial inner membrane has folds called cristae, which gives it a higher surface area. This allows a greater space for processes that happen across this membrane such as ATP synthesis. The outer membrane acts as a selectively permeable membrane.


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