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crista

crista

1 9.9
A fold inside a mitochondrion that increases surface for making energy
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪstə/
  • Specialized
: crista
  • Mitochondrial cristae increase the surface area for chemical reactions.

Examples

  • The crista increases the surface area inside the mitochondrion, allowing for more energy production.

  • The crista inside the mitochondrion allows for optimal energy production by increasing the surface area for reactions.

  • Scientists observed that each crista plays a crucial role in cellular respiration.

  • Damage to the crista can affect the efficiency of the cell's energy output.

  • The crista is essential for ATP production in mitochondria.

  • Each crista in the mitochondrion is essential for maintaining effective cellular respiration processes.

  • In mitochondria, the presence of many cristae enhances the cell's ability to generate ATP efficiently.

Synonyms

plica
vscrista
  • Specialized
9.9

A fold of skin or other soft part inside the body

is specific to folds of the inner membrane inside mitochondria

Compounds

Erythrina crista-galli
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from South America with spiny branches and bright red flowers grown for decoration

Surface Forms

crista singular
cristae plural

Etymology

Crista comes from the Latin word crista, meaning 'crest' or 'ridge'. Inside a mitochondrion, a crista is a fold or ridge that increases the surface area so the cell can make more energy.