Fungi have a larger surface area-to-volume ratio than do most other multicellular organisms because
A) most hyphae need to be in close contact with the food source.
B) an individual mycelium can grow very large.
C) hyphae grow together to form a mycelium.
D) most fungi are microscopic organisms.
E) chitinous cell walls are more permeable than cellulose cell walls.

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Fungi obtain nutrients through absorption, and their hyphae need to be in close contact with the food source to be able to absorb nutrients effectively. Therefore, they have a larger surface area-to-volume ratio to increase their ability to absorb nutrients.

Fungi Have a Larger Surface Area-To-Volume Ratio Than Do Most