Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
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Chapter 4, Problem 15TYK
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To calculate: The surface area, volume, and ratio of surface area to volume of a spherical cell from the given data.
Introduction: The cells have different size as per their diameter and volume ratio. “Cell surface to volume ratio” is important to maintain the cell functions.
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To determine: How the surface-to-volume ratios of cell 1 and cell 2 are significant to their function.
Introduction: The cells have different size as per their diameter and volume ratio. “Cell surface to volume ratio” is important to maintain the cell functions.
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