Question

cells are small because as cell size increases, the... select an answer and submit. for keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a volume and surface area decrease. b volume increases faster than the surface area. c surface area and volume increase at the same rate. d surface area increases faster than the volume.

Explanation:

As cell size increases, the volume increases in a cubic - relationship while the surface area increases in a square - relationship. So, the volume increases faster than the surface area. This affects the cell's ability to exchange materials with its environment efficiently.

Answer:

B. volume increases faster than the surface area.