The Single-Celled Protists are Often Elongated Rather Than Spherical in Order

Question

The single-celled protists are often elongated rather than spherical in order to
A) decrease ?X from environment to mitochondria.
B) increase "D."
C) increase ?P.
D) increase "A."

Accepted Answer

Decreasing the distance from the environment to the mitochondria allows for more efficient exchange of gases and nutrients, which is beneficial for cellular processes. Elongated shapes reduce this distance compared to spherical shapes, enhancing efficiency.