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Which of the following best describes the surface-area-to-volume ratio (SA:V)?
Which of the following best describes the surface-area-to-volume ratio (SA:V)?
- The ratio between the height and surface area of an object
- The ratio between the weight and volume of an object
- The ratio between surface area and volume of an object or collection of objects (correct)
- The ratio between the length and width of an object
What is the significance of the surface-area-to-volume ratio in science and engineering?
What is the significance of the surface-area-to-volume ratio in science and engineering?
- It determines the density of an object
- It measures the hardness of an object
- It explains the relation between structure and function in processes occurring through the surface and the volume (correct)
- It indicates the color of an object
Which of the following processes is NOT influenced by the surface-area-to-volume ratio?
Which of the following processes is NOT influenced by the surface-area-to-volume ratio?
- Water loss by animals
- Diffusion of small molecules like oxygen and carbon dioxide between air, blood, and cells
- Photosynthesis in plants (correct)
- Bacterial morphogenesis
What is the surface perspective focused on when explaining the relation between SA:V and diffusion or heat conduction rate?
What is the surface perspective focused on when explaining the relation between SA:V and diffusion or heat conduction rate?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a biological or biotechnological structure where SA:V is used to explain its design?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a biological or biotechnological structure where SA:V is used to explain its design?
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