Answer to Question #276113 in Cell Biology for Hutchii

Question

How does the presence of cristate in the inner mitochondrial membrane increase the productivity of aerobic respiration in eukaryocytes?

Answer 1

Cristae are the infoldings of the inner membrane of the mitochondria. The inner membrane offers surface for attachment of respiratory enzymes that drive and control the electron transport chain of the Kreb's cycle, for instance ATP synthase.

Folding it ensures that there is increased surface area for organizing the electron transport chain improving mitochondrial efficiency and increased productivity