A biologist used a scanning electron microscope to measure the surface area and volume of four cells. She then calculated the surface-to-volume ratio of each cell and listed it below. Use the results to answer the question.
Cell A: 1.5
Cell B: 2.0
Cell C: 1.2
Cell D: 1.0
Which cell would be capable of absorbing nutrients at the fastest rate?
Cell A
Cell B
Cell C
Cell D
1 answer
The cell with the highest surface-to-volume ratio would be capable of absorbing nutrients at the fastest rate. In this case, Cell B has the highest ratio of 2.0, so Cell B would be capable of absorbing nutrients at the fastest rate.