As a cell grows larger and increases in volume, which of the following effects on its surface ratio is most likely

A. it's surface area increases, but not as rapidly as it's volume increases

B. it's surface area remains constant

C. the surface area decreases

D. it's surface area increases more rapidly than it's volume increases

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Biology

Messiah Fernandez

9 August, 05:05

As a cell grows larger and increases in volume, which of the following effects on its surface ratio is most likely

A. it's surface area increases, but not as rapidly as it's volume increases

B. it's surface area remains constant

C. the surface area decreases

D. it's surface area increases more rapidly than it's volume increases

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D

Explanation:

Larger organism increases more in volume than area. That's why larger organism uses respiratory systems or organs and systems instead of simple diffusion for removal of waste and absorption of nutrients.