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What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are minute double-walled bags with their inner walls produced into finger-like processes that projects inwards. These finger-like inwards projections are called cristae.

Cristae increases the surface area for cellular respiration that helps in generating energy in the form of ATP.

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