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Why have lots of ribosomes

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To make lots of protein so makes lots of enzymes for example

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Surface area to volume ratio

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Large (eg; 6:1)= small organism, always in contact with external environment so don’t need blood for example. Also rapid rate of heat radiation (so will get cold easily)
Small (eg; 2:1)= large organism, many cells not in contact with external environment so need an efficient transport system. Also slow radiation of heat energy so will stay warm longer.

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