human biology: - when diameter is doubled, volume is 8x bigger, surface area is 4x bigger
- must be microscopic to function effectively
- large cell cannot support itself as it does not have enough membrane surface to absorb all the nutrients required and remove waste

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- when diameter is doubled, volume is 8x bigger, surface area is 4x bigger
- must be microscopic to function effectively
- large cell cannot support itself as it does not have enough membrane surface to absorb all the nutrients required and remove waste

Abbey Man · Accepted Answer

small cells

human biology

- when diameter is doubled, volume is 8x bigger, surface area is 4x bigger - must be microscopic to function effectively - large cell cannot support itself as it does not have enough membrane surface to absorb all the nutrients required and remove waste

Small cells

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