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DNA, Diffusion, and Surface Area to Volume Ratio.
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Why should the size of a cell have limitations?
thewre is no limit buy having a smaller size makes it more efficent at taking in things and letting things out
How does osmosis and diffusion limit the size of a cell?
diffusion and osmosis limit the size of a cell by how fast is can move
A cell grows in size until it reaches what?
Their size limit
Why cell transport and cellular communicator factor that limit cell size?
The cellular transport and cellular communication factor that limit the cell size because all the materials that go in and out of a cell must pass through the plasma membrane.
Why does a cell have a limit to a size?
To have better control of nucleus on over all activities of the cell.
What factors limit the size of a cell?
Cell size is limited by a cell's surface area to volume ratio. A smaller cell is more effective and transporting materials, including waste products, than a larger cell.
What two things limit the size of a cell?
2 things: Surface Area and Volume Surface: how much surface area (on the plasma membrane) determines how much nutrients the cell obtains, thus controlling how much the cell can grow. Volume: as the cell grows, the volume increases, and the cell's function stability decreases, thus weakening the cell and hindering the cells growth.
How do diffusion and osmosis limit the size of a cell?
Diffusion and osmosis limit the size of a cell by restricting the rate at which molecules can move across the cell membrane. As the cell grows larger, the distance that molecules must travel to reach the center of the cell increases, slowing down the process of nutrient intake and waste removal. This puts a cap on the cell's size and limits its ability to function efficiently.
Does the cytoskeleton limit cell size?
Yes, the cytoskeleton can influence cell size by providing structural support and helping to maintain cell shape. However, other factors such as the nucleus-to-cytoplasm ratio and metabolic demands also play a role in determining cell size.
Why does cell size limit function?
If a cell gets too large the function of the cell will decrease. This is because of the surface area to volume ratio, when the volume increase the surface area increases at a slower rate so it is harder for things to pass through the cell, and not as much room for things to enter and exit the cell.
What things do a cell wall do?
cell wall protects the protoplasm from external injury and gives the cell its shape and size.
What determines the upper limit of the size of a cell?
The surface area-to-volume ratio and the efficiency of nutrient exchange typically determine the upper size limit of a cell. As a cell grows larger, its volume increases more rapidly than its surface area, making it harder to transport nutrients and waste efficiently. This limits the cell's ability to support itself and can lead to cellular dysfunction.
