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german2 years ago

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The surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) limits cell size because the bigger the cell gets, the less surface area it has for its size.

Explanation:

This is important if you are a cell that depends on diffusion through your cell wall to obtain oxygen, water, and food and get rid of carbon dioxide and waste materials.

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