The volume and surface area for three different cells are listed in the following table:

Based on data from the table above, which of the following statements best explains which cell will be able to eliminate wastes most efficiently?
A) Cell 1 because it has the smallest volume and will not produce as much waste as the other cells.
B) Cell 2 because it has the highest ratio of surface area to volume, which facilitates the exchange of materials between a cell and its environment.
C) Cell 3 because it has the largest surface area, which will enable it to eliminate its wastes most efficiently.
D) Cell 3 because it has the greatest volume to handle the greatest amount of waste.

Question

The volume and surface area for three different cells are listed in the following table:

Based on data from the table above, which of the following statements best explains which cell will be able to eliminate wastes most efficiently?
A) Cell 1 because it has the smallest volume and will not produce as much waste as the other cells. 
B) Cell 2 because it has the highest ratio of surface area to volume, which facilitates the exchange of materials between a cell and its environment. 
C) Cell 3 because it has the largest surface area, which will enable it to eliminate its wastes most efficiently. 
D) Cell 3 because it has the greatest volume to handle the greatest amount of waste.

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The Answer is B

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