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It's called the square-cube law.
If an object (such as a cell) increases in size [say doubles]
then its volume (or mass) goes up by the cube of the size,
but its surface area increases only by the square of its size.
Thus a doubling will produce a 4 fold increase in surface but an 8 fold increase in mass.
Since cells depend on diffusion of molecules through its surface, it can outgrow its ability to acquire new materials (or to get ride of waste.
This rule also limits the size of insects (actually all animals).
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What is a cell with a surface area and limits the cells size called?
A cell with a surface area that limits its size is called a small cell or a cell with a high surface area-to-volume ratio. This ratio influences the efficiency of nutrient absorption and waste elimination in the cell.
Does small animals have small cells?
No, all multicellular organisms have the same size cells.
What single factor limits the size that most cells are able to attain?
The cell membrane is the answer! Thanks for asking!
What limits the size of the cell?
cell size is limiteb by the ratio of the suface area to volume as the cell becomes longer this rate decreases at some size a cells suface area will become too small for materials to enter the cell quickly enough to meet the cells need
Are the cells in a large potato larger than the cells in a small potato?
No, the size of the cells in a potato is generally similar regardless of the size of the potato. The difference in size between a large and a small potato is due to the number of cells present, not the individual cell size.
What limits most cells to a vary small size?
surface tension of plasma membrane
What limits most cells to a small size?
The surface area-to-volume ratio of the cell.
What limits the size cells?
cell size is limiteb by the ratio of the suface area to volume as the cell becomes longer this rate decreases at some size a cells suface area will become too small for materials to enter the cell quickly enough to meet the cells need
What is a cell with a surface area and limits the cells size called?
A cell with a surface area that limits its size is called a small cell or a cell with a high surface area-to-volume ratio. This ratio influences the efficiency of nutrient absorption and waste elimination in the cell.
Does small animal have small cell?
All living things are made up of cells. Because they are small in size does not mean that their cell size is small. Generally cells are the same size between organisms.
Does small animals have small cells?
No, all multicellular organisms have the same size cells.
What single factor limits the size that most cells are able to attain?
The cell membrane is the answer! Thanks for asking!
What limits the size of the cell?
cell size is limiteb by the ratio of the suface area to volume as the cell becomes longer this rate decreases at some size a cells suface area will become too small for materials to enter the cell quickly enough to meet the cells need
What is the major cause for the size limits for certain types of cells?
the need for surface area
What limits most cells to a very size?
The surface area-to-volume ratio of the cell.
Are the cells in a large potato larger than the cells in a small potato?
No, the size of the cells in a potato is generally similar regardless of the size of the potato. The difference in size between a large and a small potato is due to the number of cells present, not the individual cell size.
Do large animals have llarger cells then small animals?
No they do not. They all have the same size of cells.
