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56. The internal infoldings of the mitochondrial inner membrane that serve to drastically expand the functional surface area for ATP generation are called

A. Cisternae
B. Cristae
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C. Matrix tubules
D. Stroma lamellae

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Cristae are folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane that house the respiratory chain and ATP synthase complexes.

📖 Additional Information

  • Cisternae
  • Cristae
  • Matrix tubules
  • Stroma lamellae

Cristae are folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane that house the respiratory chain and ATP synthase complexes.

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