Though Science Fiction Has Produced Stories Like "The Blob," We

question 20

Multiple Choice

Though science fiction has produced stories like "The Blob," we do not see very many large single-celled organisms. Which of the following tends to limit cell size?

• A) The difficulty in maintaining a continuous large membrane
• B) The difficulty of reproduction in a large cell
• C) Surface area-to-volume ratios
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Compounded Daily

A method of calculating interest where the interest amount is added to the principal sum at the end of each day, leading to interest earned on interest.

Compounded Monthly

The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan, with the effect that interest is then earned on the interest from the previous period.

Compounds Interest Continuously

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned is added to the principal so that the next interest calculation is on the sum of the principal plus previously earned interest.

Compounded Continuously

The process of calculating interest in which the earnings are reinvested and earn additional interest continuously over time.