which would be more efficient? 8 cells 1cm^3 or 1 cell 2 cm^3? Explain.?

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which would be more efficient? 8 cells 1cm^3 or 1 cell 2 cm^3? Explain.?

2007-03-07 12:48:05 · 2 answers · asked by Chess 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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8 cells 1 cm^3. The surface area to volume ratio is greater, meaning they can transport more molecules across their membranes in the same amount of time.

2007-03-07 12:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by Factual Pterodactyl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

8 cells 1cm^3 because more cells available to do mitotic division and also more available for transport and to carry out life processes

2007-03-08 13:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by medsch00l4me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋