Muscle cells have high ATP demands. Which of the following is a scientific claim about how the structure of the mitochondria in muscle cells should be different than it is in other cells because of the high energy demands of mitochondria?
(A) The inner membrane of the mitochondria in muscle cells should have more folds to increase the surface area, allowing more ATP to be synthesized.
(B) The inner membrane of the mitochondria in muscle cells should be more permeable to large enzymes, allowing the same reactions to occur in both compartments of the mitochondria.
(C) The outer membrane of the mitochondria in muscle cells should be thicker, allowing more rapid diffusion of molecules into the mitochondria.
(D) The outer membrane of the mitochondria of muscle cells should have more folds, increasing the surface area for faster diffusion of molecules from the cytoplasm.

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***A*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Mitochondrial inner membrane structure⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The inner membrane of mitochondria in muscle cells should have more folds, known as cristae, to increase the surface area. This allows for more ATP to be synthesized, meeting the high energy demands of muscle cells.⚹◊How does the structure of mitochondria in muscle cells differ from other cells to meet the high energy demands of ATP synthesis?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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