I think you are referring to the cristae. These are the folded parts of the inner membrane. The purpose is to increase surface area of the inner membrane against the matrix. The membrane is the site of the energy transfer in the mitochondria, so having more surface area is a plus.
The inner membrane of the mitochondria is called cristae.
The folded layers of the inner membrane in mitochondria are called _____.
Cristae (singular; crista)
Cristae (singular; crista)
Broad areas of folded rock layers that resemble a bowl turned right-side up. A Dome.
Basins
Yes, the nuclear membrane consists of two layers, just like the plasma membrane.
2 layers of lipids.
Cristae (singular; crista)
Cristae (singular; crista)
To increase the surface area.
The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded
mitochondria are organelles found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. They have a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae).
Mitochondia is an organelle where the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur in the cell. They are found in large numbers in most cells and have adouble membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae).
The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded.
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Cristae (singular; crista)
Broad areas of folded rock layers that resemble a bowl turned right-side up. A Dome.
Folded rock layers create monoclines, synclines and anticlines.
Basins