5 Questions
Which of the following is the correct statement about cell size?
As a cell grows, its volume increases faster than its surface area.
What happens when a cell becomes too large?
It becomes less efficient in exchanging materials with its surroundings.
Why is there a limit to cell size?
To ensure efficient exchange of materials with the surroundings.
What does the surface-area-to-volume ratio tell you?
How much surface area a cell needs.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why larger organisms are made of many cells?
To increase the efficiency of waste production.
Test your knowledge on the sizes of living things, from subcellular structures to organisms, in this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on cell sizes, proteins, bacteria, and more.
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