1. The inner membrane of a mitochondrion has lots of folds, or cristae, giving it lots of surface area for electron transport chains. Suppose the inner membrane was smooth instead, how would this affect cellular respiration?

2. The chloroplast has a couple of different spaces – the lumen of the thylakoid and the stroma. Explain why it is essential to have these spaces separated by membranes.

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1 The folding of the mitochondria inner membrane increases the surface area so ... View the full answer