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Which statements about cell sizes are correct?

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Select ALL correct statements regarding cell sizes.

Correct Answer

(1) An ostrich egg is 1,500 times the size of a human egg cell
(2) A human egg cell is 14 times the size of a human red blood cell
(3) Neurons can reach over a meter in length

Explanation

Despite enormous variety, most cells tend to be quite small. Here is a size comparison:

Cell / Structure Relative Size
Small single-celled microorganism Smallest
Human red blood cell ~35× a microorganism
Human egg cell 14× a red blood cell
Ostrich egg 1,500× a human egg cell

Neurons are the longest cells and can exceed one meter in length.

Reference

Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide


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