Animal A has a surface area of 6 cm² and a volume of 1 cm³.Animal B has a surface area of 24 cm² and a volume of 8 cm³.If each animal were in the same environment, A) animals A and B would gain and lose solutes at the same rate,but animal A would gain heat faster. B) animal B would gain water faster than animal A,but animal A would lose solutes faster. C) animal A would gain or lose heat,water,and solutes faster than animal B. D) animal B would lose heat faster than animal A but gain water faster.

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The surface area to volume ratio is an important factor in determining how fast an animal will exchange materials with its environment. Animal A has a higher surface area to volume ratio than animal B, which means that it will gain or lose heat, water, and solutes at a faster rate. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Animal a Has a Surface Area of 6 Cm2 and a Volume

Animal a Has a Surface Area of 6 Cm² and a Volume