Why are most prokaryotic cells small?

A) A low surface area-to-volume ratio helps smaller cells divide easier.
B) Intracellular inclusions demand that cell size be small.
C) A high surface area-to-volume ratio helps smaller cells divide easier.
D) Storage bodies within a cell enable cells to be small so they need less nutrients.
E) Nutrient diffusion is most efficient for smaller cells.


Answer: E

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