The mitochondrial cristae are an adaptation that
A) helps mitochondria divide during times of greatest cellular respiration.
B) increases the space for more copies of the electron transport chain and ATP synthase complexes.
C) allows other ions (like Na+) to build up when H+ ions are not available.
D) carefully encloses the DNA housed within the mitochondrial matrix.
E) permits the expansion of mitochondria as oxygen accumulates in the mitochondrial matrix
Answer: B) increases the space for more copies of the electron transport chain and ATP synthase complexes.
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