Cell Size
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QUESTION
What happens to the surface area-to-volume ratio as a cell grows?
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How does volume affect metabolic needs of a cell?
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What geometric shape has the lowest surface area-to-volume ratio?
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A sphere. Spheres minimize surface area relative to their volume.
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