Cell size limitations
Living things grow by producing more cells. On average, the cells of an adult animal are no larger than those of a younger animal, there are just more of them. To produce more cells, the preexisting cells divide. Two reasons cells divide are: The larger the cell gets, it places more demand on its DNA and the cell has more trouble moving nutrients and waste across the cell membrane.
Surface area formula (cube)
LxWx6
Volume formula (cube)
LxWxH
5cm. Surface area: 150cm. Volume: 125cm
4cm. Surface area: 96cm. Volume: 64.
3cm. Surface area: 54cm. Volume: 27cm.
The third cell, which is 3 by 3 would be most efficient at maintaining homeostasis because nutrients have less space to travel over or through to get where it needs to be.
The first cell, which is 5 by 5, would be least efficient at maintaining homeostasis because nutrients and waste have a farther distance to travel so the cell functions slowly. The cell would take a long time to repair its self or carry out tasks.
The first cell, which is 5 by 5, would be least efficient at maintaining homeostasis because nutrients and waste have a farther distance to travel so the cell functions slowly. The cell would take a long time to repair its self or carry out tasks.