Most bacterial species have an optimal surface area-to-volume ratio (SA/V) that balances growth, available nutrients, and cellular components. The image shows two bacterial species, one with a spherical shape (A) and another with a rod/cylindrical shape (B). Species A is a spherical shape with nodules. Species B is shaped like a cylinder.

Based on surface area to volume ratios, which of the following statements will be true regarding nutrient diffusion within the bacterial species?

A) It will be the same in species A and species B since both have similar SA/V ratios.
B) It will be slower in species A than in species B since species A has a higher SA/V ratio.
C) It will be faster in species A than in species B since species A has a lower SA/V ratio.
D) It will be faster in species A than in species B since species A has a higher SA/V ratio.