The Egg Grows in Size Well Beyond the Surface-Area-To-Volume Restrictions

question 91

Multiple Choice

The egg grows in size well beyond the surface-area-to-volume restrictions of other single cells because it

• A)is the germ line and is therefore not restricted by this law.
• B)relies on a placenta to exchange gases and nutrients.
• C)has a gradually diminishing metabolic rate and often relies on supporting cells to supply nutrition.
• D)lacks mitochondria.
• E)does not become living until it is fertilized;this is the definition of "life."

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