Question

As a cell grows, the surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) decreases. In order to maintain homeostasis, the cell must divide or die. The decreased SA:V ratio would affect all BUT:

a) the internal temperature of the cell.
b) the sequences of mitosis and cytokinesis.
c) osmosis of water into and out of the cell.
d) the cell's ability to rid itself of wastes.

Answer 1

As a cell grows, the surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) decreases and this affects various cell processes except for a) the internal temperature of the cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a cell grows, the surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) decreases. This means that the surface area of the cell does not increase as quickly as its volume. The decreased SA:V ratio affects several cell processes, but it does not affect the internal temperature of the cell. It does, however, impact the sequences of mitosis and cytokinesis, the osmosis of water into and out of the cell, and the cell's ability to rid itself of wastes.

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