State one reason that cells are small.

Cells need to be small in size because they have to maintain a high surface area-to-volume ratio, which is necessary for efficient material exchange with the surroundings. ;

Answered by RachelMeghanMarkle | 2024-06-18

Cells are small to maintain a high surface area-to-volume ratio, which ensures efficient nutrient uptake and waste removal. As cells grow, their volume increases faster than their surface area, making transport less efficient. Therefore, smaller cells can function more effectively than larger ones.
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Answered by RachelMeghanMarkle | 2024-10-09