An advantage of the smaller size of prokaryotes,compared to eukaryotes,is
A)high surface area relative to low cell volume.
B)more rapid growth rates.
C)compartmentalization of cellular processes in membrane-bound organelles.
D)predators,parasites,and competitors constantly surround them.
E)high surface area relative to low cell volume AND more rapid growth rates.

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Prokaryotes have a high surface area to volume ratio, which facilitates efficient nutrient uptake and waste elimination, and they often have more rapid growth rates due to simpler cellular structures and processes.

An Advantage of the Smaller Size of Prokaryotes,compared to Eukaryotes,is