Cell Size

As a cell becomes larger, its

• surface area increases faster than its volume.

• volume increases faster than its surface area

What tool do you use to view the cells?

• metric ruler

• centrifuge

• microscope

• pipette

Which of the following cells would have the highest surface area to volume ratio?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• they are all the same

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following is least efficient?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

True or False. As organisms increase in size, the surface area-to-volume ratio of their cells decreases.

• True

• False

Most cells are ______ because it maximizes their efficiency.

• Small

• Large

Cells are many different sizes and shapes.

• True

• False

The larger the cell, the _______ it will take to transport materials, process nutrients, or release wastes.

• Longer

• Faster

Cells want a _______ SURFACE AREA and a ______VOLUME.

• Small; Small

• Large; Large

• Large; Small

• Small; Large

Which cell would have the smallest surface area and largest volume?

• 1um cube (smallest)

• 2um cube (middle)

• 4um cube (largest)

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1