Question

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

• A. Peptidoglycan is very high
• B. It is sensitive to the stain
• C. Release a purple colored product
• D. Due to turgor pressure

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Due to turgor pressure

The mitochondrion is a double membrane-bound organelle. It consists of an outer membrane and an inner membrane. Mitochondrial cristae are folds of the mitochondrial inner membrane that provide an increase in the surface area. This allows a greater space for processes that happen across this membrane such as ATP synthesis.