A cell is dependent on nutrients and other molecules diffusing into the cell. This process works most efficiently when the surface area to volume ratio is higher. If there were a cell the size of a person, the necessary nutrients would not diffuse fast enough for cell function.
Cells need to be small in order to efficiently transport nutrients and waste products across their membrane. If a cell becomes too large, it may have difficulty in transporting these essential molecules, leading to impaired function and eventually cell death. Smaller cells also have a higher surface area to volume ratio, which is important for exchanging materials with the environment.
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Two possible reasons why a cell's growth is limited are: (1) DNA damage can activate cell cycle checkpoints that stop cell growth or trigger programmed cell death (apoptosis) to prevent abnormal growth. (2) The availability of nutrients and space can limit a cell's growth because cells need specific resources in order to replicate and expand.
When a cell becomes too large, the cell membrane may not be able to efficiently transport nutrients and waste materials due to its limited surface area relative to the cell volume. This can lead to difficulties in maintaining cell functions and may result in cell death.
When a cell is overcrowded with nutrients, the transport proteins on the cell membrane may become saturated, preventing efficient import of nutrients and export of wastes. This can lead to a buildup of waste products and a decrease in nutrient availability inside the cell, affecting its normal function and potentially causing cell damage or death.
Cell division prevents the cell from becoming too large, which would hinder efficient nutrient exchange and waste removal within the cell. It also prevents the cell from becoming too damaged or dysfunctional, as dividing helps maintain genetic integrity by distributing accurate copies of DNA to daughter cells.
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Cells need to be small in order to efficiently transport nutrients and waste products across their membrane. If a cell becomes too large, it may have difficulty in transporting these essential molecules, leading to impaired function and eventually cell death. Smaller cells also have a higher surface area to volume ratio, which is important for exchanging materials with the environment.
If a cell gets too large for the amount of DNA it has, it may struggle to effectively regulate gene expression and control cell functions. This could lead to issues with protein production, cell division, and overall cellular health. Ultimately, the cell may become dysfunctional or die.
Cell division
A cell that is to large will either starve it self to death or eventually explode.
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hypertonic means the cell has too much water, it's become water logged. In an animal cell the cell will rupture, however the cell wall of the plant cell with prevent this from happening and the plant cell with become swollen.
Hail forms from clouds when ice crystals in clouds become too large.
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