Question

Which of the following may account for the small size of the cells?
A.The rate of diffusion
B. The surface area/volume ratio
C. The number of mRNAs that can be produced by the nucleus
D. All of the above

Answer 1

The answer is D. All of the above.

Answer 2

All the given options may account for the small size of the cells. The correct option is (D) All of the above.

Explanation:

1. The small size of the cell is dependent on the parameters like the rate of diffusion,  the surface area/volume ratio,and the number of mRNAs that can be produced by the nucleus.
2. Thus option D is the correct answer.