That's not how it works. It's been found repeatedly over the years that larger sprocket combinations yield slightly less resistance. It's not a lot - maybe a watt or two, best case - but there is a difference. From what I understand, it is because of the slightly reduced radius of the bend each link has to make as the chain wraps around the chainring in particular. This is also the reason that there have been some companies selling extra large aftermarket cages and jockey wheels for rear derailleurs, but the benefits are much more questionable for the part of the chain that is not under high tension.