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As an object expands in size, it's volume increases at a rate much much faster than the rate at which its surface area increases. Since the surface area is vital to exchange of key molecules, a cell that theoretically kept increasing in size would eventually lose the ability to acquire nutrition and expel wastes, among other things that must traverse the membrane. It would become metabolically unsustainable.

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What is a non example of bio magnification?

A non-example of biomagnification would be the dilution effect, where a substance becomes less concentrated as it moves up the food chain. This occurs when an organism consumes a substance that is more diluted or reduced in concentration compared to its environment, preventing the accumulation of the substance in higher trophic levels.


You see an unknown individual approaching your workstation without a badge when asked the individual is unable to show you proper identification and becomes irate you should?

Politely but firmly ask the individual to step back and inform them that they need proper identification to access the area. If the individual becomes irate, remain calm and contact security or a supervisor to handle the situation. Do not engage in a confrontation.


How do ants learn to avoid poison?

Ants learn to avoid poison through a process called associative learning. When an ant encounters a toxic substance and becomes sick or dies, it associates the smell or taste of that substance with danger. This memory helps the ant avoid the poison in the future, increasing its chances of survival.


What does the cell wall prevent lysis of?

The cell wall prevents the cell from bursting because of a hypotonic environment, meaning that there is a high concentration of water moving into the cell that may have a lower concentration of water, by diffusion. When this happens, the cell may burst resulting in the destruction of the cell. the cell wall has interwoven fibers, preventing lysis.


What if An epidemic that becomes very widespread is called?

If an epidemic becomes widespread, it becomes a pandemic.

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