Why Is There an Upper Limit to the Surface Area-To-Volume

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is there an upper limit to the surface area-to-volume ratio in a cell?

• A) The volume of the cell maximizes the use of phospholipids.
• B) The surface area must be sufficient to provide adequate nutrient and waste exchange to sustain the chemical activities of the cell.
• C) The cells require a balance between endocytosis of precursor molecules to transporters in the membrane.
• D) The size of a cell is limited by the number of mitochondria.
• E) The organelles in cells require communication with the extracellular environment to support internal functions.

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