As a cell increases in size, the
A) surface area increases as the volume decreases.
B) surface area, volume and surface area volume ratio increases.
C) surface area and volume increase, but the surface area: volume ratio decreases.
D) surface area and volume decreases the surface area: volume ratio increases.

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As a cell increases in size, both surface area and volume increase. However, surface area increases at a slower rate compared to volume. As a result, the surface area: volume ratio decreases, which can have implications for processes such as nutrient exchange and waste removal within the cell.

As a Cell Increases in Size, the