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The mitochondrial inner membrane consist...

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

A

Increasing the volume of mitochondria

B

Incorporating more of the protein complexes essential for electron transport chain

C

Changing the pH

D

Increasing diffusion of ions

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