The inner membrane of mitochondria is folded because

It has no space inside.

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It helps in transportation of material.

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It increases the surface area.

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It stores more food.

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The correct option is B It increases the surface area.
Mitochondrion possesses double membrane as its covering. The outer smooth surface and the inner membrane forms infoldings called as cristae, which increases surface area for more formation of energy in the form of ATP.

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