If a cell needed to increase its surface area without changing its volume in order to carry out cellular processes more efficiently,it could do this most effectively
A) by creating deep invaginations in the cell membrane.
B) by becoming spherical in shape.
C) by becoming flatter.
D) by becoming columnar-shaped (tall and narrow).
E) It is impossible for a cell to increase its surface area without changing its volume.

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Creating deep invaginations in the cell membrane, such as microvilli or folds, would increase the surface area without changing the volume of the cell. This would allow for more efficient absorption, secretion, and cellular communication. Becoming spherical or flatter would increase or decrease the volume respectively, and becoming columnar would only increase surface area in one direction. It is possible for a cell to increase surface area without changing volume by creating invaginations in the membrane.

If a Cell Needed to Increase Its Surface Area Without