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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what does a cell's surface area to volume ratio affect

OpenStudy (abb0t):

allows for more space inside.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its capability to assimilate and function efficiently

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The greater the surface are to volume ratio, the more cell membrane there is for each volumetric unit of cytoplasm. This means that there is a greater possibility of diffusion and active transport so concentrations of compounds in the cell cytoplasm can change quicker.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the important thing is solving the problem @nincompoop

OpenStudy (anonymous):

also a cell's surface area:volume ratio help determine the cell when is the right time to send nucleus a alarm to divide,a larger than 1 value means the cell tends to divide now.

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