[Campbell Biology P.148] According to the "Scientific Skills Exercise" section on yeast cell... | Practice Question

According to the "Scientific Skills Exercise" section on yeast cell growth, what two main components must a budding yeast cell synthesize as it grows to full size?

  • A: New cytoplasm and new plasma membrane.
  • B: New nucleus and new mitochondria.
  • C: New cell wall and new vacuoles.
  • D: New ribosomes and new endoplasmic reticulum.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'During its growth, the new cell synthesizes new cytoplasm, which increases its volume, and new plasma membrane, which increases its surface area.'