Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

The volume and surface area for three different cells are listed in the following table:
The volume and surface area for three different cells are listed in the following table:   Based on data from the table above, which of the following statements best explains which cell will be able to eliminate wastes most efficiently? A) Cell 1 because it has the smallest volume and will not produce as much waste as the other cells. B) Cell 2 because it has the highest ratio of surface area to volume, which facilitates the exchange of materials between a cell and its environment. C) Cell 3 because it has the largest surface area, which will enable it to eliminate its wastes most efficiently. D) Cell 3 because it has the greatest volume to handle the greatest amount of waste.
Based on data from the table above, which of the following statements best explains which cell will be able to eliminate wastes most efficiently?


A) Cell 1 because it has the smallest volume and will not produce as much waste as the other cells.
B) Cell 2 because it has the highest ratio of surface area to volume, which facilitates the exchange of materials between a cell and its environment.
C) Cell 3 because it has the largest surface area, which will enable it to eliminate its wastes most efficiently.
D) Cell 3 because it has the greatest volume to handle the greatest amount of waste.

Answer

B