Question

researchers seldom find prokaryotic cells that are greater than 100 micrometers in diameter. why would the size of prokaryotic cells be restricted? prokaryotic cells do not have a phospholipid bilayer for a membrane. prokaryotic cells have multifunctional genes that can encode several proteins on a single mrna. all of these answer choices are correct. prokaryotic cells must absorb all of their nutrients from their environment and therefore require a high surface area to volume ratio. prokaryotic cells can exchange genetic information through pili, which are connections to nearby cells.

Explanation:

Prokaryotes rely on surface - to - volume ratio for nutrient absorption. Larger size reduces this ratio. Other options are not related to size restriction.

Answer:

Prokaryotic cells must absorb all of their nutrients from their environment and therefore require a high surface area to volume ratio.