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How does the size of a cell affect the total amount of diffusion that can take place?

Answer 1

Logan Allen

If there is a larger surface area,then the cell will be able to take in more particles.

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Answer 2

Daniel Allen

Smaller cells have a higher surface area-to-volume ratio, which increases the rate of diffusion because more molecules can come into contact with the cell membrane and cause faster diffusion; on the other hand, larger cells with a lower surface area-to-volume ratio have less efficiency in exchanging materials through diffusion because they have less surface area available for diffusion relative to their volume. Therefore, the size of a cell influences the total amount of diffusion that can occur.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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