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Cells in general are small because that way if you have a lot of them like animals do, then you will be able to absord nutrients better. 100 cells absorb nutrients better than one giant cell. Smaller cells absorb nutrients better because together they have a greater surface area of cell membrane, which is where nutrients are absorbed. Another possible reason cells are small is because if they were big, we would be huge.

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Which OS the following is NOT a part of The Cell Theory All cells come from pre-existing cells all cells are small and round shape all living things are made of one or more cells the cell is the basi?

All cells are small and round shape is NOT a part of the Cell Theory. The Cell Theory states that all living things are made of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells. Shape and size of cells can vary greatly.


Why can small cells exchange substances more readily than large cells?

Small cells have a higher surface area to volume ratio, which allows for a more efficient exchange of substances with their environment. This is because the surface area of a cell determines the rate at which substances can be exchanged, and smaller cells have a greater surface area relative to their volume compared to larger cells.


What are the Key features of the cell theory?

All living thing are made of one or more cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function of organisms, all cells arise from existing cells. cells need to be small to allow needed materials to easily and quickly pass from one to another. this con only be accomplished by a small surface


Is ribosomes a small shop?

No, ribosomes are not a small shop. Ribosomes are cellular structures found in all living cells that are responsible for protein synthesis. They are not physical stores or shops.


What are the small parts of cells called?

The small parts of cells are called organelles. These specialized structures within cells perform specific functions that are essential for the cell's survival and activity. Examples of organelles include the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.

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What is the general name for all white blood cells?

General name for all white blood cells is leucocytes.


Does small animals have small cells?

No, all multicellular organisms have the same size cells.


Are all cells very small?

There are trillions of cells in the body so, they have to be extremely small to fit.


Which OS the following is NOT a part of The Cell Theory All cells come from pre-existing cells all cells are small and round shape all living things are made of one or more cells the cell is the basi?

All cells are small and round shape is NOT a part of the Cell Theory. The Cell Theory states that all living things are made of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells. Shape and size of cells can vary greatly.


Do large animals have llarger cells then small animals?

No they do not. They all have the same size of cells.


What is the general name for all support cells within the CNS?

Neuroglia


Which process happens in all cells?

The general term is cellular respiration.


Is nuclear is found in animals or plants?

Yes, Nuclear membranes are found in all plant and animal cells (and all eukaryotic cells in general).


Why cells should remain small?

Not all calls are small. Slime molds for example have gigantic cells with tens of thousands of nuclei in each.


Does small animal have small cell?

All living things are made up of cells. Because they are small in size does not mean that their cell size is small. Generally cells are the same size between organisms.


Do animal cells have a big vacuole?

No. Instead animal cells have several small vacuoles, or none at all.


What is the general function of a nucleus in an animal?

the nucleus of a cell controlls all the cells actions \