Biologymedium · Past Paper
The ratio of the volume of a cell to its surface area determines:
AThe color of the cell
BThe maximum size a cell can reach
CThe amount of DNA
DThe speed of mitosis
✓ Correct Answer: B — The maximum size a cell can reach
As a cell grows, its volume increases faster than its surface area, eventually limiting nutrient exchange.
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