cell size

[stuffmuffin]

how does SA/V ratio influence diffusion, and the survival of the cell? ❓

[Doc44]

The larger the cell the smaller the SA/V ratio becomes. As cells become larger and larger there is not enough SA to allow for diffusion into and within the cytoplasm. When a cell gets to big it cannot survive.

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A good answer in biology class that answers a lot of biology questions is, "INCREASED SURFACE AREA." Another good answer is, "I don’t know."

[stuffmuffin]

thanks for that info, i will try that on my teacher next time she asks me a question while i tuned out 😛

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