What Advantage Do the Cristae Confer on the Mitochondria

question 75

Multiple Choice

What advantage do the cristae confer on the mitochondria?

• A)They allow the mitochondria to shrink.
• B)They greatly increase the surface area for aerobic respiration machinery.
• C)They confer resiliency on the cells.
• D)They allow swelling of mitochondria.
• E)They activate the matrix.

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