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Cells need to be small in order to efficiently exchange materials with their environment through processes like diffusion. As cells grow larger, their surface area to volume ratio decreases, making it more difficult for nutrients and waste products to move in and out of the cell. Additionally, smaller cells can more effectively transport molecules within their cytoplasm, ensuring that essential processes like metabolism and protein synthesis occur efficiently.

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