Principles of Biology
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 32.2, Problem 1TYK
Refer to Figure 32.7a. What would happen if the dimensions of the finger-like projections shown in that figure were to double in size?
- Their surface area would double.
- Their surface area would increase eightfold.
- Their volume would double.
- Their volume would increase eightfold.
- Their ratio of surface area/volume would increase.
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