The largest human cell is about how much larger than the smallest human cell?
A) About 20 times larger
B) About 10 times larger
C) About 5 times larger
D) About twice as large

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The largest human cell is the female ovum (egg), measuring about 0.1mm in diameter. The smallest human cell is the sperm cell, measuring about 0.005mm in diameter. 0.1/0.005 is approximately 20, meaning the largest human cell is about 20 times larger than the smallest human cell. Therefore, the best choice is A, about 20 times larger.

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