Angel0422
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Which of the following limits the maximum size of a cell?

A. The stage of the cell cycle

B. The ratio of cell surface area to volume

C. The number of mitochondria in the cell

D. The size of the organism

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The answer is B. As a cell becomes bigger, the ratio of cell surface area to volume decreases.
A cell needs to import and export things according to its needs.
As a cell get's bigger, it needs to export and import more things.
However, the surface area to volume ratio gets smaller as a cell gets bigger.
In order for a large cell to import and export efficiently to meet its needs, it either cannot be large at all or must develop something that increases its surface area.

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luisvaschetto

The ratio of cell surface area to volume limits the maximum size of a cell (Option B).

  • The plasma membrane that surrounds a cell controls the passage of materials (nutrients, waste products, etc) inside and outside the cell.

  • The cell surface area is directly associated with the rate at which this passage occurs and cell volume.

  • In consequence, as the cell surface increases, the cell volume then can increase in a faster manner.

In conclusion, the ratio of cell surface area to volume limits the maximum size of a cell (Option B).

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