The inability of a cell to take in or produce sugars prevents the synthesis of carbohydrates and nucleic acids.
Choice C is correct. The folding of the inner mitochondrial membrane is essential to enhance surface area for numerous protein complexes involved in the Krebs cycle during cellular respiration. One significant protein is ATP synthase, which uses potential energy harnessed during proton transport to generate ATP. A flatter inner membrane would reduce ATP synthase quantity, compromising mitochondrial efficiency and leading to fatigue during high energy demands.
