Question 12
Cell and Its EnvironmentWhich of the following organisms has the largest surface area-to-volume ratio?
- A.Man
- B.Earthworm
- C.Amoeba
- D.Grasshopper
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Amoeba)
Explanation
The smaller the organism, the larger its surface compared with its volume; the tiny single-celled Amoeba has the largest ratio.