Question

How does cell volume affect nutrient exchange between the cell and its external environment?

a. ​Cells with a large volume and small surface area are well-adapted for nutrient
exchange.
b. ​Very large cells are the best adapted for nutrient exchange.
c. ​The ratio of cell volume to surface area determines the efficiency of nutrient
exchange.
d. ​Very small cells are the best adapted for nutrient exchange.
e. ​Nutrient exchange is not impacted by cell volume.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. ​Very small cells are the best adapted for nutrient exchange.

Explanation:

The need to be able to pass nutrients and other substances into and out of the cell limits how big cells can get. The larger a cell is, the more difficult it is for nutrients and gases to move in and out of the cell because the volume is larger than the surface area. Smaller cells can exchange nutrients with the external environment more quickly.