AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The amount of nutrients needed is determined by ____
A
The cell’s volume
B
The cell’s surface area
C
The cell’s Rough ER
D
The cell’s Smooth ER
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cell size is limited by the surface area to volume ratio of the cell. As the volume of a cell increases, it becomes harder to efficiently transport materials in and out of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cytoplasm represents a cell’s volume.

Detailed explanation-3: -What determines the shape and size of cells? The cytoskeleton, the amount of water in the cell and the state of the cell membrane are the three main factors that determine the shape and size of cells.

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