lesson 5- surface area to volume ratio Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
why don’t cells grow any larger than they are?
A
each cell needs to be able to access nutrients and get rid of wastes quickly
2
Q
surface area (A)
A
6s power 2
3
Q
volume (v)
A
s power 3
4
Q
the greater the surface area to volume ratio, the more….
A
efficient cell transport will be
5
Q
the larger a cube gets
A
the lower their surface area to volume ratio
6
Q
A
