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Which membrane transport process increases the surface area of a cell?

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Answer:

Membrane Exocytosis

Step-by-step explanation:

It increases PM Area during Cell Spreading. It is found that the total cell surface area increased by about 20% through exocytosis during cytokinesis. The furrowing observed during cytokinesis was indispensable for the cell membrane increase, and vice versa.

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Answer: Microvilli

Step-by-step explanation:

The main role of microvilli is to increase the area of a membrane through which the cell can absorb nutrients. Nutrients from digested food are absorbed into the cells of the intestines.

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