Which of the following frequently imposes a limit on cell size?

A) the absence of a nucleus B) the number of mitochondria in the cytoplasm

C) ratios of surface area to volume D) the volume of the endomembrane system

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Biology

Carmen Whitney

22 April, 14:14

Which of the following frequently imposes a limit on cell size?

A) the absence of a nucleus B) the number of mitochondria in the cytoplasm

C) ratios of surface area to volume D) the volume of the endomembrane system

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Bentley Trujillo · Answer 1

The correct answer will be option-C.

Explanation:

The ratio of surface area to volume plays an important role in maintaining the size of the cell as the size is related to its function.

If a cell size increases then its volume grows proportionally while the surface area of the cell decreases that is a small cell will have has a greater ratio of the surface area to volume. It also depends on the metabolic requirements of the cell.

Thus, Option-C is the correct answer.

Martha Cardenas · Answer 2

It's option c, ratios of surface area to volume

Which of the following frequently imposes a limit on cell size?A) the absence of a nucleus B) the number of mitochondria in the cytoplasmC) ratios of surface area to volume D) the volume of the endomembrane system

Which of the following frequently imposes a limit on cell size?

A) the absence of a nucleus B) the number of mitochondria in the cytoplasm

C) ratios of surface area to volume D) the volume of the endomembrane system