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After a period of growth, the surface area to volume ratio is unsustainable. The cell would physically be unable to survive as a consequence (eg. it is unable to remove wastes or transport nutrients, etc.) so it divides to reach a more sustainable surface area to volume ratio.

This is beneficial for the organism because cells do die and need to be replaced.

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