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Which of the following is the best reason for cells being small? ? Larger cells would create too much heat and enzymes will denature. ? Larger cells would not be able to get necessary gases and nutrients quickly enough. ? The cell membrane can only stretch so much and so cannot accommodate the larger size ? Larger cells would require more nutrients and there is usually a limited supply.

          Which of the following is the best reason for cells being small?

? Larger cells would create too much heat and enzymes will denature.
? Larger cells would not be able to get necessary gases and nutrients quickly enough.
? The cell membrane can only stretch so much and so cannot accommodate the larger size
? Larger cells would require more nutrients and there is usually a limited supply.

Which of the following is the best reason for cells being small?

? Larger cells would create too much heat and enzymes will denature.
? Larger cells would not be able to get necessary gases and nutrients quickly enough.
? The cell membrane can only stretch so much and so cannot accommodate the larger size
? Larger cells would require more nutrients and there is usually a limited supply.

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Biology for AP Courses

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04/28/2022

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Which of the following is the best reason for cells being small? O Larger cells would create too much heat and enzymes will denature. O Larger cells would not be able to get necessary gases and nutrients quickly enough. O The cell membrane can only stretch so much and so cannot accommodate the larger size O Larger cells would require more nutrients and there is usually a limited supply.