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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Components of Cells

Question 1 • AP Biology - SC5182 A

Which statement describes the relationship between the smaller cell and its bigger version?

Answer
A
The smaller cell has more volume.
B
The smaller cell has a larger surface area to volume ratio.
C
The smaller cell is less efficient in transporting materials across its membrane.
D
The smaller cell needs to move more materials into and out of the cell.

Explanation

As a cell gets larger, its volume increases faster than its surface area. This means a smaller cell has more membrane surface area available relative to its volume, giving it a larger surface area-to-volume ratio. Therefore, “The smaller cell has a larger surface area to volume ratio” is correct.

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