Question

Which of the following is a reason why cells divide?
A. to maintain a surface area large enough to support their cytoplasm
B. to mutate their DNA
C. to increase the volume of their cytoplasm
D. to decrease their amount of RNA

Answer 1

A.) Because,when they divide, their volume decreases, as a result enabling the cell to obtain enough nutrients and expel enough wastes.

Answer 2

I agree with Ashley16, but would say that it's mainly the organism's ability to maintain a manageable surface area, not the volume, though the two tend to be positively correlated.