Unlike most other organelles, the mitochondrion has a double membrane. Electrons that are stripped from glucose in the cytoplasm pass through the outer membrane. The electrons are passed along a series of proteins embedded along the inner membrane, releasing energy as they go. How does this help the organelle to perform its function?

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anonymous · Answer

The inner membrane of the mitochondria has many folds, called cristae, the increased surface area helps increase the amount of ATP production.

anonymous · Answer

@natasha.galich but what do the electrons do?