If the volume of a cell increases, its surface area will
A)decrease.
B)remain the same.
C)increase proportionately.
D)increase to a greater degree.
E)increase to a lesser degree.

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Surface area increases with the square of the radius, while volume increases with the cube of the radius. Therefore, if the volume of a cell increases, its surface area will increase to a lesser degree.

If the Volume of a Cell Increases, Its Surface Area