Folded Inner membrane of  Mitochondrion!

The Folded Inner Membrane of Mitochondrion activity uses paper folding to illustrate how membrane folding increases surface area within a confined space. By folding paper and fitting it inside a paper cylinder, students visualize how the mitochondrion’s inner membrane (cristae) folds to enhance the surface area, boosting efficiency in energy production—an essential biological principle. 

Learning Objective:

To understand how folding increases surface area within cells, particularly in mitochondria, enhancing biological processes like energy production. 

Keywords:

Mitochondria, Surface area, Membrane folding, Biology models, Cell structure, Increased efficiency