MYP Biology Cell Division Questionbank

Which statement best explains why a decrease in the surface area to volume ratio limits cell size?

In terms of the cell cycle, why is damage to the spinal cord or heart muscle often considered irreversible?

True or False: Because DNA must be unpacked to allow for the copying of genetic material, a cell cannot simultaneously organize its DNA into compact chromosomes for movement.

In a large cell with a low surface area to volume ratio, which specific movement is most likely to be delayed, leading to the accumulation of toxic byproducts in the cytoplasm?

True or False: During interphase, DNA is tightly packaged into chromosomes to facilitate the copying process.