Multiple choice

Why are cristae present in the inner membrane of mitochondria?

  1. To provide large surface area for ATP generation

  2. To provide site for protein synthesis

  3. To provide site for attachment of endoplasmic reticulum

  4. To provide site for attachment of ribosomes

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Explanation

Infoldings called cristae present in the inner membrane provide large surface area for ATP generation.