0.5 Surface area to volume ratio

Question 1

Explain what the surface area of a cell is

Answer 1

The covering of the cell

Question 2

Explain what the volume of a cell is

Answer 2

The contents of a cell

Question 3

As the size of a cell increases, does the SA:V ratio increase or decrease?

Answer 3

Decrease

Question 4

If the SA:V ratio is larger, does it mean the cell is:
A- MORE efficient in exchanging substances such as waste and nutrients.
B- LESS efficient in exchanging substances such as waste and nutrients.

Answer 4

A- MORE efficient

Question 5

Give the equation for SA:V ratio

Answer 5

Surface area ÷ volume