A Small Size Is Advantageous for Marine Organisms Because It

question 23

Multiple Choice

A small size is advantageous for marine organisms because it:

• A) increases the ability to absorb nutrients.
• B) increases the ability of wastes to diffuse out of the organism.
• C) increases the surface area to volume ratio that in turn decreases density.
• D) All of the above statements are advantageous to marine organisms.
• E) None of the above statements are advantageous to marine organisms.

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