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

Multiple Choice

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."