Question

Which one of the following components of plasma membrane is involved in the enlargement of cell surface area?

• A. Cilia
• B. Microvilli
• C. Desmosomes
• D. Gap junctions

Answer 1

The correct option is B Microvilli

Microvilli are the microscopic protrusion of plasma membrane microvilli increases the surface area of the cell for diffusion and minimizes any increase in the volume of the cell. they are involved in absorption, secretion, cellular adhesion and mechanotransduction.

Hence the correct answer is (B)