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If a cell doubles in diameter, its surface will increase by a factor 4, but its volume by a factor of 8. So, basically, the surface gets smaller and smaller, as compared to its volume. This imposes some limitations. Another way to put it is that some parts of a big supercell will be too far from the surface - so they don't get enough oxygen, for example.

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Why diffusion and osmosis limit the size of the cell?

Diffusion and osmosis are processes by which substances move into and out of cells. As cell size increases, the distance that substances must diffuse across also increases, making it harder for cells to efficiently exchange materials. Additionally, larger cells may struggle to maintain proper osmotic balance due to increased demand on their membrane and organelles.


Did dinosaurs have cells that were the same size of our do we have cells that are the same as an ant'?

Dinosaurs had cells similar in size to modern-day animals like us. The size of cells doesn't change much across species, but the number of cells in an organism can vary greatly. For example, ants have smaller bodies with more cells compared to us, which is why they are much smaller in size.


Are the cells in the skin of your hand the same size as the cells in your heart?

No, the cells in the skin of your hand are different in size and function compared to the cells in your heart. Skin cells (keratinocytes) are relatively small and serve a protective function, while heart cells (cardiomyocytes) are larger and are specialized for contracting to pump blood.


Do large animals have larger cells?

No. They are all similar in size. However, larger animals do have more cells. For example, there is a big brick house and a small brick house. The bricks are all the same size but, the big brick house has more bricks.


Are all cells the same size?

No, cells arent all the same size. The size of a cell depends on the organism it belongs to and its function, for example a bacterial cell would be a maximum of around 10microns whereas an average human cell is between 10 and 100 microns, with size varying as I said dependant on function.

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What is a abiotic feature that people limit the population size?

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