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Smaller cells have...

Smaller cells have

A

Small surface area per volume ratio

B

Large surface area per volume rartio

C

Slow exchange rate of nutrients

D

None of the above

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To solve the question "Smaller cells have," we will analyze the options provided and understand the concept of surface area to volume ratio in cells. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Cell Size and Surface Area to Volume Ratio**: - The surface area to volume ratio is a critical concept in biology that describes how much surface area a cell has relative to its volume. - As a cell increases in size, its volume grows faster than its surface area. This means that larger cells have a smaller surface area per unit of volume. 2. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A: Smaller surface area per volume ratio**: This is incorrect because smaller cells actually have a larger surface area relative to their volume. - **Option B: Large surface area per volume ratio**: This is correct. Smaller cells have a larger surface area relative to their volume, which allows for more efficient transport of materials in and out of the cell. - **Option C: Slow exchange rate of nutrients**: This is incorrect because smaller cells, with their larger surface area to volume ratio, can exchange nutrients more quickly than larger cells. - **Option D: None of the above**: This is also incorrect since option B is a valid statement. 3. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option B: large surface area per volume ratio**. ### Final Answer: **B: large surface area per volume ratio**
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