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cristae
This term is used exclusively within biological and medical contexts to describe the structural architecture of mitochondria. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and is characteristic of scientific register, appearing primarily in textbooks, research papers, and academic lectures.
Grammatically, this word is a plural noun. The singular form is "crista," though in practical scientific usage, the plural "cristae" is far more common because the folds occur in groups within a single organelle.
Meanings
Examples
The inner membrane of the mitochondrion is folded into cristae.
The inner membrane of the mitochondrion is folded into cristae.
Look at the electron micrograph to see the cristae clearly.
These cristae provide a larger surface area for ATP production.
These cristae provide a larger surface area for ATP production.
I wonder if the number of cristae varies between muscle cells and skin cells.
The enzymes for the electron transport chain are embedded in the cristae.
Are the cristae always shaped like shelves in every species?
Damage to the cristae can severely impair the cell's ability to generate energy.
The matrix is the space enclosed by the inner membrane and its cristae.