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Chapter 4.2, Problem 2CC
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The ratio of an elongated cell that measures 125×1×1 arbitrary units. Predict how its surface to volume ratio would compare with reference to the Figure 4.6 “Geometric relationships”, in the textbook.
Introduction:
Surface to volume ratio is also called as surface area to volume ratio and it is denoted by SA:V. The ratio is the “amount of surface area per unit volume of object”.
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