What does the surface area/volume ratio of 6:1 mean for the cells ability to get the materials it needs that move across the surface?

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03-11-2016
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What does the surface area/volume ratio of 6:1 mean for the cells ability to get the materials it needs that move across the surface?

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Аноним Аноним · Answer 1 · 2016-11-03T20:59:17+01:00

Аноним Аноним

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6:1 Ratio means that it is easier to move the materials. SA = ^2, while V = ^3. That means volume increases at a faster rate than surface area. That is why is it optimal to have a high SA:V ratio, which is why cells are so small.

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