Which is a reason cells undergo cell division?
(Select all that apply.)

A. to increase the amount of DNA in a cell
B. so cells can change shape
C. to decrease their surface area-to-volume ratio
D. so diffusion can work better for transport

Question

Which is a reason cells undergo cell division?
(Select all that apply.)

A. to increase the amount of DNA in a cell
	B. so cells can change shape
	C. to decrease their surface area-to-volume ratio
	D. so diffusion can work better for transport

scoobydoobydoo · Answer

The answer is A.) because otherwise the cells will become cancerous

anonymous · Answer

What about C though? If it is in the process of division isn't it cutting the ratio?

anonymous · Answer

@Myrandaharris9698 ?

universetoast · Answer

@zoeyoneconovie Cells actually want to have the highest surface ratio possible. @Scoobydoobydoo is correct, the answer is "A".