The __________ of the Mitochondria Function in Increasing the Inner

Question

The __________ of the mitochondria function in increasing the inner membranous surface area.
A)centrioles
B)matrix
C)strobili
D)cristae
E)thylakoids

Accepted Answer

Cristae are the inner foldings of the mitochondrial inner membrane that increase the surface area for cellular respiration reactions to occur. Centrioles function in cell division, the matrix is the fluid-filled space within the mitochondria, strobili are reproductive structures in some plants, and thylakoids are found in chloroplasts and are involved in photosynthesis.