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Cell membranes have many convolutions because they increasee the surface area to volume ratio, thus increasing the diffusion rate.

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What is the explanation for the fact that most cells are small and have cell membranes with many convolutions?

Small cells are better able to transport material more efficiently. Many convolutions increase the surface area of the cell, thus allowing for more interactions between the cell and its environment. A large cell has greater volume to its surface area and if this is too large, it will not get enough protein and oxygen.


What organelles inside the cell have membranes with many convolution and why?

The mitochondria has a membrane with many convolutions because it increases the surface area for ATP synthesis


What form parts of cell membranes and many of the cell's organelles?

The answer is proteins.


What cells are found in membranes?

Membranes surround cells. There are no cells found in membranes. Membranes are composed mostly of lipids.


What organelles inside the cell have membranes with many convolutions?

Cell membranes have many convolutions because they increasee the surface area to volume ratio, thus increasing the diffusion rate.


What cells have internal membranes and plasma membranes?

Eukaryotic cells.


Why do cell membranes have convolutions?

To increase surface area, allowing greater contact area for 'transport' of nutrients (movement of substances across the membrane).


Do cheek cells have cell membranes?

yupp cheek cells are animal cells so they have cell membranes


Why do Cells have convolutions?

The are convoluted to increase the amount of surface area that is available for chemical reactions and other interactions.


What do typical plant cells have that typical animal cells do no?

Plant cells have Cell Walls, in addition to membranes. Animal cells only have membranes.


Are plasma membranes only found in plant cells?

no animal cells also have plasma membranes


Do both animal and plant cells have semipermeable membranes?

Yes, both animal cells and plant cells have semipermeable membranes.