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1 September, 04:37

What does the surface area/volume ratio of 6:1 mean for the cells ability to get the materials it needs that move across the surface?

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  1. 1 September, 08:20
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    6:1 Ratio means that it is easier to move the materials. SA = ^2, while V = ^3. That means volume increases at a faster rate than surface area. That is why is it optimal to have a high SA:V ratio, which is why cells are so small.
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