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The infoldings of the inner membrane of mitochondria is referred to as___________

A
Grana
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Stroma
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Oxysome
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Cristae
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Solution

The correct option is D Cristae

Cristae are folds in the inner membrane of a mitochondrion that increases its surface area for chemical reactions to occur and gives the inner mitochondrial membrane its characteristic wrinkled shape. It is the site of aerobic cellular respiration and has important proteins attached on it, including ATP synthase and a variety of cytochromes.

The answer is (D) Cristae.

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