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The Egg Grows in Size Well Beyond the Surface-Area-To-Volume Restrictions

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The egg grows in size well beyond the surface-area-to-volume restrictions of other single cells because it


A) is the germ line and is therefore not restricted by this law.
B) relies on a placenta to exchange gases and nutrients.
C) has a gradually diminishing metabolic rate and often relies on supporting cells to supply nutrition.
D) lacks mitochondria.
E) does not become living until it is fertilized;this is the definition of "life."

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