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A cell's volume grows faster than its surface area so if cell gets too large what would happen?
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If the cell's surface-to-volume ratio got too small as a result of the volume increasing faster than the surface area, the cell would no tbe able to get the nutrients it needs to survive and would die.
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∙ 12y agoThe cell's ratio of surface area to volume would decrease if its volume increases more rapidly than its surface area.
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∙ 7y agoIt's volume and surface area grows bigger. However, the volume increases faster than the surface area.
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The size of cells is limited by their?
Cells are limited in size by the rate at which substances needed by the cell can enter the cell through its surface. volume increases faster than surface area and homeostasis is disrupted by a cell that is too large
Why is a cell's size limited?
because the diffusion of a cell. and the volume surface area of the cell.
What size cells are the most efficient?
small :)
Why are most cells small?
The surface area to volume ratio of a cell is important in order to pass materials the cell needs to survive across its surface. There is therefore an optimal size for a cell where it is large enough to hold all its internal structures and yet small enough for cross membrane transport. Any bigger than this and the cell will not be able to get enough nutrients into itself to live and function properly. Thus most cells are of this size (there are specific exceptions). ======================= There is a reason why cells are so small. Cells take in food and get rid of wastes through their outer surface. They need to have a large ratio of surface area to volume. Cells also don't have enough organelles to get the food through out the whole cell. ======================= They need to have a large ratio of surface area to volume ======================= Cells are small because they take in food and remove wastes through it's membrane(skin), so if it's surface area cannot take in enough food for it's volume, the cell can starve/poisen itself, which is why cells cannot be very big. (as an object gets bigger, so does it's volume and surface area. However, volume grows much faster, and if the object gets too big, the volume will exceed the surface area) ======================== The reason why cells must be so small is because cells need enough surface area to export and import all that they need. If they were too big they would not be able to carry out all the things that they do. ======================== Cells need to be small in order to have good surface area to volume ratios. It is important that the surface area be larger than the volume so that the things that need to get in and out of the cell can do so. Otherwise the cell could be poisoned by accumulation of waste or not being able to take in what it needs.
What would work more efficiently 100 small cells 100 medium cells or 100 large cells 100 huge cells?
Cells are most efficient when they a greater surface area and smaller volume. The larger a cell gets, the more difficult transport becomes and the longer it takes to reach homeostasis. !00 smaller (Faster) cells are the most efficient of the options given.
What will happen if a cells volume grows faster then its surface area?
Cells volume dont really get any bigger. They do sort of when waste from the vacuole gets stored. If you need anymore help on cells just ask more questions because im good at cells.
What is ratio of surface area to volume?
surface area/ volume. wider range of surface area to volume is better for cells.
Why do cells get so big than divide?
Cells are dependent on the ration between surface area and volume. as the cels get bigger the ratio decreases, meaning that the volume gets larger faster than does the surface area. they cant survive past a certain point, because the nutrients that permeate the membrane have a harder time diffusing throughout a larger volume with a comparatively smaller surface area. this is why cells divide: the volume splits in half, but the surface area stays the same.
What happens to a cells surface as a volume ratio as a cell gets bigger?
It decreases. As the dimensions increase by a number, the surface area increases by the same number to the power of 2, but the volume increases by the same number to the power of 3, meaning that the volume increases faster than the surface area.
The size of cells is limited by their?
Cells are limited in size by the rate at which substances needed by the cell can enter the cell through its surface. volume increases faster than surface area and homeostasis is disrupted by a cell that is too large
In what ways is surface area more important for cells than volume?
Surface area is more important to cells because it determines how fast a cell's metabolism is and whether it can survive or not. More volume means more energy to run a cells' processes and transporting. By having a smaller surface area, the materials can be transported faster so that it can quickly metabolize and continue to survive.
What is the surface area to volume ratio?
surface area/ volume. wider range of surface area to volume is better for cells.
What happens the surface to volume ratio when the cell becomes larger?
When cells get smaller, the volume (as well as mass) decreases faster than the surface area so the surface:volume increases. Cells with a high surface:volume are more effective in receiving nutrients through diffusion. A cell (assume perfect sphere) with radius 2 has a surface area of 16pi and volume of 32pi/3. A cell with radius 3 has a surface area of 36pi and volume of 108pi/3. Also relatively speaking, volume can be thought of as y=x3 and surface area as y=x2. When there is a change in x, the change is more dramatic in the volume, so small cells have high ratios and large cells have low ratios.
What is the relationship between a cells surfaces area and it's volume?
The relationship is usually expressed as a ratio: surface area divided by volume. Small cells have a large surface area to volume ratio, whilst large cells have a much smaller value. This is important because the cell absorbs the things it needs, and gets rid of what it doesn't need, through the surface. If the cell gets too large, not enough exchange can take place to keep the cell going, so there is a natural limit on the size to which a cell can grow.
Which statements about the ratio of cell surface area to cell volume is are correct?
Larger cells will have a greater surface area-to-volume.
Why can't cells grow to enormous sizes?
Because the volume grows faster then the surface area. And it can cause serious problems like the cell dieing of starvation.
Why highly active cells tend to be small?
Because that gives them a higher surface area to volume ratio. So whatever the cell needs to put out, can get out faster.
