An Advantage of the Smaller Size of Prokaryotes, Compared to Eukaryotes

question 79

Multiple Choice

An advantage of the smaller size of prokaryotes, compared to eukaryotes, is

• A) high surface area relative to low cell volume AND slower growth rates.
• B) high surface area relative to low cell volume AND more rapid growth rates.
• C) more rapid growth rates AND compartmentalization of cellular processes.
• D) compartmentalization of cellular processes AND low surface area relative to low cell volume.
• E) more rapid growth rates AND low surface area relative to high cell volume.

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