Some muscle cells have the ability to produce more mitochondria if they are involved in regular exercise. Which answer correctly describes a benefit of this ability?

Cellular respiration rates would increase in the individual's cells.
The individual would not need as much food as before.
More fat molecules would be burned by the individual.
The individual's mass would increase due to the excess mitochondria

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Some muscle cells have the ability to produce more mitochondria if they are involved in regular exercise. Which answer correctly describes a benefit of this ability? 
 	
	Cellular respiration rates would increase in the individual's cells.
	The individual would not need as much food as before.
	More fat molecules would be burned by the individual.
	The individual's mass would increase due to the excess mitochondria

anonymous · Answer

C. is where I would put my money

anonymous · Answer

Cellular respiration would increase, but I don't see how that would really be a benefit.

anonymous · Answer

A) Cellular respiration rates would increase in the individual's cells

anonymous · Answer

@Kfins99 would that be a benefit?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, increase in the individual's cells is a benefit

anonymous · Answer

more metachondria would mean more energy expenditure. A big benifit would be calories burned. But cellular respiration would be good too. That is breaking down sugars in the blood for energy.

anonymous · Answer

Indeed