2006-12-04 13:37:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Surface area. A cell is a certain size in order to maximize the surface area to volume ratio so that it can absorb and transport nutrients effectively.
2006-12-04 13:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably the number of people to be incarcerated in them. Single cells would have less room than it takes to swing a cat whereas a dungeon would have to be bigger although it would also depend on how humane the jailer would be. Then, of course nuns and monks would be allotted more space because typically they are not criminals ( Assumed )
2006-12-04 21:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To travel through blood vessels (e.g. the capillary). Red blood cells have to deform to flow through one at a time.
2006-12-05 16:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by brap16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffusion is a major limitation. Too big = bad diffusion = cellular death
2006-12-04 21:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Niotulove 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The make up of the DNA - Chromosomes,
2006-12-04 21:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by The Stig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
need of surface area
2006-12-05 00:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dna
2006-12-04 21:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by Splishy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋