surface area : volume ratio Flashcards
1
Q
SA:V ratio affect on diffusion
A
the higher the SA:V ratio means a better cell exchange of materials efficiently with the environment
2
Q
why are cells so small
A
exchange of materials with the extracellular environment can occur efficiently and effectively
distance to travel within the cell are smaller, so intracellular transport of molecule is faster
3
Q
surface area
A
W x H = cm2
4
Q
volume
A
W x D x H = cm3
