Chapter 26 - The Origin and Diversification of Eukaryotes - 26.1 - Eukaryotes Acquired Features from Both Archaea and Bacteria - 26.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 555: 2

A flexible cell membrane allows the cell to grow larger while maintaining a similar volume to surface area ratio since a flexible membrane can infold. This allowed the cell to exchange nutrients and waste with its exterior environment despite growing larger in size.

A flexible cell membrane allows the cell to grow larger while maintaining a similar volume to surface area ratio since a flexible membrane can infold. This allowed the cell to exchange nutrients and waste with its exterior environment despite growing larger in size.