Question

Which of the following is true about the cheek cell of a child and an adult?

• A. Cheek cell is larger in adults
• B. Cheek cells are more in adults
• C. Cheek cells are of the same size in the child and the adult.
• D. Cheek cells are more active in children.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

Cheek cells are more in adults

C

Cheek cells are of the same size in the child and the adult.

When a child grows into an adult, the number of cells in his body increases. The size of the cells remains the same. So, the cheek cell of an adult and a child will be of the same size.