A Cell Is Exposed to a Substance That Prevents It

question 10

Multiple Choice

A cell is exposed to a substance that prevents it from dividing. The cell becomes larger and larger. This situation

• A) should present no problem to the cell, since it can continue to perform all other necessary functions.
• B) should present no problem to the cell, because the surface area of the cell will increase as the volume of the cell increases.
• C) will eventually be problematic, since the cell's ability to absorb nutrients through its outer membrane will not increase as quickly as its cytoplasmic needs.
• D) should be beneficial, since the cell will be able to divert the ATP normally used for cell division to other processes.

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