Why Are Most Prokaryotic Cells Small

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why are most prokaryotic cells small?

• A) Nutrient diffusion is most efficient for smaller cells.
• B) A low surface area- to- volume ratio helps smaller cells divide easier.
• C) A high surface area- to- volume ratio helps smaller cells divide easier.
• D) Storage bodies within a cell enable cells to be small so they need less nutrients.
• E) Intracellular inclusions demand that cell size be small.

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