Why is it advantageous for cells to be small?
A) A small cell size prevents a cell from weighing too much.
B) A small cell is better able to conserve energy than a larger cell.
C) A small cell size occupies less space in nature where space is limited.
D) A small cell has a small surface area relative to volume, thereby facilitating ion balance.
E) A small cell has a small volume relative to surface area, thereby increasing efficient transport.
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