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Cell Surface Area and Volume Relationship

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Cell Surface Area and Volume Relationship

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What is a major reason why we don't find a body cell as big as a chicken egg?

The structure of the cell membrane is not magnificent.

Surface area is not important for cell transport processes.

Every living thing is made up of only one cell.

Every single cell does not have a membrane. (correct)

How is the Fluid Mosaic Model often described?

As a model without any lipid components

As a model with non-floating components

As a static arrangement of components

As arranging many small pieces together to make a larger piece (correct)

What is unique about a phospholipid compared to other lipids?

Phospholipids have both polar and nonpolar parts. (correct)

Phospholipids are not amphiphilic.

Phospholipids are nonpolar throughout.

Phospholipids do not have a head and tail structure.

Which theory states that every single living thing is made up of one or more cells?

Cell Theory Signup and view all the answers

Why is surface area important for understanding cell transport processes?

A larger surface area allows for more efficient transport across the membrane. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the structure of the cell membrane considered magnificent?

The membrane structure is essential for the existence of all living things. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a cell to have a large surface area?

To regulate the metabolic processes within the cell Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the volume of a cell increases?

The need for a larger surface area increases Signup and view all the answers

In comparing the smaller and larger cube models, what can be said about their surface area to volume ratios?

The smaller cube has a higher ratio than the larger cube Signup and view all the answers

What does the cell membrane control?

Food intake and waste removal Signup and view all the answers

Why can't a body cell be as large as a chicken egg?

To maintain an adequate surface area to volume ratio Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for needing more surface area as the volume of a cell increases?

To allow for more food intake and waste removal Signup and view all the answers