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Date May 2015 Marks available 1 Reference code 15M.1.HL.TZ2.1
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Outline Question number 1 Adapted from N/A

Question

What happens to the cell surface area to volume ratio as a cell grows?

A. It decreases, so production of waste material is reduced.
B. It increases, so mineral ion absorption is increased.
C. It increases, so osmosis is reduced.
D. It decreases, so rate of gas exchange is too low.

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

N/A

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 1: Cell biology » 1.1 Introduction to cells
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