Growth and reproduction of cells Knowledge-Based Practice

Biology · Cell Communication & the Cell Cycle · Biology · Cell Cycle & Cell Division

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    Which factor represents a major physical constraint that limits cell size and necessitates cell reproduction through division?

    • A) A decrease in the surface area-to-volume ratio that restricts nutrient and waste exchange across the plasma membrane
    • B) A progressive depletion of genomic DNA that reduces the transcription of essential metabolic enzymes
    • C) A spontaneous degradation of the nuclear envelope during interphase that halts protein synthesis
    • D) An irreversible rigidification of the cytoplasm that permanently blocks organelle movement

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