Question

Most human cells range from 10 to 15 micrometers in diameters, What limits how large a cell can be?

• A. A cell's lifespan
• B. Nutrients available in the environment of a cell
• C. The relationship between its volume and length
• D. The relationship between its surface area and volume

Answer 1

The correct option is C The relationship between its volume and length

The factors limiting the size of a cell are as such :

1) Surface area to volume ratio.

2) Nucleo-cytoplasmic ratio.

3) The fragility and elasticity of the cell membrane.

4) Mechanical structures to hold the cell.

So, the correct answer to the given question is 'The relationship between its volume and length' as the diameters of most of the human cells come in a similar range.