Which of the following organelles is characterized ultrastructurally by a double membrane and inner folds called cristae?
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Correct answer: Mitochondrion
Mitochondria are double-membraned organelles whose inner membrane folds into cristae, maximizing surface area for oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production.
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