Which of the below has the largest impact on whether diffusion alone will move nutrients within an organism?
A) shape of organism
B) size of organism
C) environment of organism
D) nutrient being moved
E) atmosphere around organism

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The size of the organism has the largest impact on whether diffusion alone can effectively move nutrients. In small organisms, diffusion is sufficient due to the short distances involved. However, as the size of the organism increases, diffusion becomes less efficient, and additional mechanisms are needed to transport nutrients effectively.

Which of the Below Has the Largest Impact on Whether