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  4. The mitochondrial inner membrane consists of a number of infoldings called cristae. The increased surface area due to cristae helps in

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Q. The mitochondrial inner membrane consists of a number of infoldings called cristae. The increased surface area due to cristae helps in

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The electron transport chain and chemiosmosis take place on this membrane as the part of cellular respiration to create ATP. The cristae increase the surface area of the inner membrane, allowing for faster production of ATP, because there are more places to perform the process.