Surface Area to Volume Ratio (SA:V) Flashcards
1
Q
what is a bigger cell in terms of SA:V?
A
-less efficient
-lower SA:V
2
Q
what is a smaller cell in terms of SA:V?
A
-more efficient
-higher SA:V
3
Q
What is SA:V
A
The surface area of a cell compared to the volume, more cell membrane compared to interior
4
Q
What makes a cell most efficient/ have the highest SA:V?
A
-Flat/folded
-Small in size
5
Q
why is it good to have a high SA:V ratio?
A
less distance to travel from inside to outside the cell