Surface area to volume ratio Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
As volume increases, what decreases?
A
Surface area
2
Q
What does the surface area to volume ratio influence?
A
How substances and heat energy can be transferred around multicellular organisms
3
Q
What does volume determine?
A
The number of substance that need to be taken in and transported out
4
Q
What does increased volume mean?
A
More materials needed for metabolism due to there being more cells
5
Q
What does a large surface area allow for?
A
More substances to diffuse at the same time
6
Q
What advantage does a thin membrane have?
A
A reduction in the diffusion pathway allows for a more rapid rate of diffusion
