Which statement correctly indicates the cell that is able to more efficiently exchange materials with the external environment and provides a correct explanation?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which type of cell (bacterial or egg cell) has a greater efficiency in exchanging materials with the external environment, and it requires an explanation based on the surface-to-volume ratio of the cells.
Answer
D: The bacterial cell, because it has the largest surface-to-volume ratio.
The final answer is D: The bacterial cell, because it has the largest surface-to-volume ratio.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D: The bacterial cell, because it has the largest surface-to-volume ratio.
More Information
Cells with higher surface-to-volume ratios can exchange materials more effectively due to a larger surface area relative to their volume.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming larger cells exchange materials more efficiently due to their size, but smaller cells have a better ratio for this purpose.
Sources
- Efficient Substance Exchange - Brainscape - brainscape.com
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