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The inner membrane of mitochondrion is usually highly convoluted forming a series of in-foldings known as

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Thylakoids
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Grana
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Cristae
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Lamella
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Solution

The correct option is B Cristae
The inner membrane is freely permeable only to oxygen, carbon dioxide and water. Its structure is highly complex as it folds and forms finger-like projection called as cristae. The cristae greatly increase the total surface area of the inner membrane for the production of energy in the form of ATP.

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