Question

Cells lining the small intestine are specialized for absorption of nutrients. their plasma membrane has _______________ which increase cell surface area.

Answer 1

Cells lining the small intestine are specialized for absorption of nutrients. their plasma membrane has microvillus (plural: microvilli) which increase cell surface area. These are cellular membranes that are microscopic in nature that increases the surface area of the cell for diffusion and minimize increase in volume.