The cells of plasmodial slime molds can grow to several centimeters in diameter because
A) the large surface can absorb nutrients.
B) they have organelles.
C) they form spores.
D) they have a mouth to ingest nutrients.
E) they distribute nutrients by cytoplasmic streaming.

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Plasmodial slime molds distribute nutrients through cytoplasmic streaming, which allows for the movement of organelles and nutrients throughout the large cell. This is how the cell is able to grow to several centimeters in diameter. The other choices are not relevant to the size of the cell in plasmodial slime molds.

The Cells of Plasmodial Slime Molds Can Grow to Several