As a cell increases in size, its surface-to-volume ratio decreases which causes the cell to function less efficiently. Discuss ways in which variations in cell structure can help overcome this problem.

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Cells with spines or extensions help to overcome the surface area-to-volume ratio problem by increasing their surface area.
Elongated or non-spherical cells also have a more favorable ratio.

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As a cell increases in size, its surface-to-volume ratio decreases which causes the cell to function less efficiently. Discuss ways in which variations in cell structure can help overcome this problem.

Cells with spines or extensions help to overcome the surface area-to-volume ratio problem by increasing their surface area. Elongated or non-spherical cells also have a more favorable ratio.

Cells with spines or extensions help to overcome the surface area-to-volume ratio problem by increasing their surface area.
Elongated or non-spherical cells also have a more favorable ratio.