Question

As a cell grows, the ________________ decreases and the cell must divide or die.

Answer 1

As a cell grows, the surface area to volume ratio decreases and the cell must divide or die.

As the cell gets larger, it becomes less efficient at carrying out processes necessary for its survival, and that's why it needs to divide or it will die.

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Answer 2

As a cell grows, the ___ decreases and the cell must divide or die.

Surface area to volume ratio