A cell can only grow so large in size, because

A. it's surface to volume ratio decreases as the cell becomes larger.

B. it's ability to exchange materials would happen more quickly as the cell grows.

C. it's ability to exchange materials is affected by a growing surface to volume ratio.

D. it's surface to volume ratio decreases as the cell becomes smaller.

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Daniella White

Biology

24 July, 20:04

A cell can only grow so large in size, because

A. it's surface to volume ratio decreases as the cell becomes larger.

B. it's ability to exchange materials would happen more quickly as the cell grows.

C. it's ability to exchange materials is affected by a growing surface to volume ratio.

D. it's surface to volume ratio decreases as the cell becomes smaller.

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Gaines · Answer 1

A cell can only grow so large in size, because its surface area to volume ratio decreases as the cell becomes larger. The correct option is A. When a cell is growing, its volume increases at a greater rate than its surface area, therefore its surface area to volume ratio decreases.