Comparing large and small cells, which statement is correct?

Small cells have a small surface area per volume ratio

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Exchange rate of nutrients is fast with large cells

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Small cells have a large surface area per volume ratio

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Exchange rate of nutrients is slow with small cells

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Solution

The correct option is C Small cells have a large surface area per volume ratio
Small cells have a larger surface area per volume ratio when compared to large cells. hence smaller cells can absorb more number molecules than larger cells.

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Statement 1: Vacuoles are large and prominent in an animal cell and small in plant cell.

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Consider the following two statements A & B and select the right from (i) - (iv) about their correctness.

A. Small intestine is shorter than large intestine.

B. Small intestine is wider than large intestine.

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(i) Both the statements are correct.

(ii) Both the statements are wrong.

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(iv) Statement B is correct, A is wrong.

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