Question

As a cell grows, the ________________ decreases and the cell must divide or die.
Responses
A number of chromosomesnumber of chromosomes
B enzyme to volume ratioenzyme to volume ratio
C surface area to volume ratiosurface area to volume ratio
D number of functional proteins

Answer 1

As a cell grows, the **surface area to volume ratio** decreases, and the cell must divide or die.

So, the correct response is:
C **surface area to volume ratio**.