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What happens to the surface area-to-volume (SA/V) ratio as a cell increases in size?
What happens to the surface area-to-volume (SA/V) ratio as a cell increases in size?
What triggers a cell to enter the cell cycle and prepare for division?
What triggers a cell to enter the cell cycle and prepare for division?
Which scenario describes an increased SA/V ratio in a cell?
Which scenario describes an increased SA/V ratio in a cell?
What is the primary consequence of a decreased SA/V ratio in cells?
What is the primary consequence of a decreased SA/V ratio in cells?
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In terms of cell growth, what does a small SA/V ratio indicate?
In terms of cell growth, what does a small SA/V ratio indicate?
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Study Notes
Surface Area to Volume Ratio (SA/V) and Cell Cycle
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The SA/V ratio describes the relationship between a cell's surface area and its volume.
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Decreasing SA/V Ratio: A larger cell has less surface area relative to its volume, hindering efficient nutrient intake and waste removal.
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Increasing SA/V Ratio: A smaller cell has more surface area relative to its volume, facilitating efficient nutrient and waste exchange.
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Impact on Cell Growth: As a cell grows larger, its SA/V ratio decreases. This reduction can lead to inadequate nutrient and waste handling, triggering signals for the cell to enter the cell cycle to divide, thus creating multiple smaller cells with larger SA/V ratios.
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Explore the relationship between surface area and volume in cells through the SA/V ratio. Understand how changes in this ratio impact cell growth and the cell cycle. The quiz covers concepts of nutrient intake, waste removal, and the triggers for cell division.
