explain why there are no giant cells. Use the terms diffusion, cell membrane and cell volume in your answer.

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Jobisdone [24]3 years ago

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overly large cells have a lower surface area:volume ratio. a large surface area is needed to obtain nutrients, dispose of substances, and for diffusion to occur. A giant cell would not be able to accomplish these tasks effeciently enough, and would eventually die

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