Which of the Following Is a Major Cause of the Size

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major cause of the size limits for certain types of cells?

• A) limitation on the strength and integrity of the plasma membrane as cell size increases
• B) the difference in plasma membranes between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
• C) evolutionary progression in cell size; more primitive cells have smaller sizes
• D) the need for a surface area of sufficient area to support the cell's metabolic needs
• E) rigid cell walls that limit cell size expansion

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