Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 1TY
Which of the following adaptations would increase the surface area of a cell?
a. increased number of mitochondria
b. increased number of ribosomes
c. presence of microvilli
d. increased number of channel proteins
e. changing a cell shape from cubical to spherical
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