Predict the change in surface area and volume of a spherical cell if the diameter of the cell doubles:
A. The surface area will increase by a factor of 4, while the volume will increase by a factor of 8.
B. The surface area will increase by a factor of 8 while the volume will increase by a factor of 4.
C. The surface area will increase by a factor of 2 and the volume will increase by a factor of 4.
D. The surface area and volume will both increase by a factor of 4.
Answer: A
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