Multiple Choice
In the context of the control of cell size, what most directly limits the maximum size of a cell as it grows larger?
16. Cell Division
Control of Cell Size
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In the context of control of cell size, the size of a cell is limited primarily by the:
A
number of mitochondria, which strictly determines the maximum cell diameter
B
surface area-to-volume ratio, which constrains exchange of nutrients, gases, and wastes across the plasma membrane
C
amount of extracellular matrix, which sets an upper limit on intracellular diffusion distance
D
plasma membrane fluidity, which directly determines cytoplasmic volume
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