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cell size is limiteb by the ratio of the suface area to volume as the cell becomes longer this rate decreases at some size a cells suface area will become too small for materials to enter the cell quickly enough to meet the cells need
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What single factor limits the size that most cells are able to attain?
The cell membrane is the answer! Thanks for asking!
What limits most cells to a very size?
The surface area-to-volume ratio of the cell.
What limits most cells to a vary small size?
surface tension of plasma membrane
What limits most cells to a small size?
The surface area-to-volume ratio of the cell.
What is the major cause for the size limits for certain types of cells?
the need for surface area
Why do the cells don't grow to enormous sizes?
Lack of active transport. Diffusion rates sets size limits.
What is a cell with a surface area and limits the cells size called?
A cell with a surface area that limits its size is called a small cell or a cell with a high surface area-to-volume ratio. This ratio influences the efficiency of nutrient absorption and waste elimination in the cell.
Why are cells very small explain the limits the size of the cells?
It's called the square-cube law. If an object (such as a cell) increases in size [say doubles] then its volume (or mass) goes up by the cube of the size, but its surface area increases only by the square of its size. Thus a doubling will produce a 4 fold increase in surface but an 8 fold increase in mass. Since cells depend on diffusion of molecules through its surface, it can outgrow its ability to acquire new materials (or to get ride of waste. This rule also limits the size of insects (actually all animals).
How do some single-celled organisms increase their surface-area-to-volume ratio and surpass the size limits that constrain spherical cells?
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What limits the size of the cell?
cell size is limiteb by the ratio of the suface area to volume as the cell becomes longer this rate decreases at some size a cells suface area will become too small for materials to enter the cell quickly enough to meet the cells need
What is the word called that limits the cell size?
The word that refers to limiting cell size is "sclerotization." In biology, particularly in the context of cellular biology, it can also relate to terms like "apoptosis" or "cellular regulation," where processes determine the growth and size of cells. These mechanisms ensure that cells do not exceed a certain size, maintaining their functionality and overall health.
What limits the size of a squid?
Prey size and availability.
