A Small Size Is Advantageous for Marine Organisms Because It

A small size is advantageous for marine organisms because it:

A) increases the ability to absorb nutrients.
B) increases the ability of wastes to diffuse out of the organism.
C) increases the surface area to volume ratio that in turn reduces frictional resistance to sinking.
D) All of the above statements are advantageous to marine organisms.
E) None of the above statements are advantageous to marine organisms.