Questions: The folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane are called.

Transcript text: The folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane are called $\qquad$ . $\qquad$

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The folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane are called cristae.

Explanation: The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded to increase the surface area for biochemical reactions, particularly those involved in the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis. These folds are known as cristae. The increased surface area provided by the cristae allows for a greater number of protein complexes and enzymes involved in these processes, thereby enhancing the mitochondrion's ability to produce ATP efficiently.

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