AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 2.3*: Cell Size

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What is the formula for calculating the surface area of a cube?

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Surface Area = 6 * (side length)^2

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a cube?

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Volume = (side length)^3

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What is the relationship between surface area and volume in cells?

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As cells increase in size, volume increases faster than surface area, affecting efficiency.

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What is the formula for the volume of a sphere?

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Volume = (4/3) * π * (radius)^3

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Why is surface area important for cells?

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Surface area affects the rate of exchange of materials with the environment.

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What happens to the surface area-to-volume ratio as a cell grows larger?

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The surface area-to-volume ratio decreases.

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What is the significance of the inner membrane of mitochondria being highly folded?

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It increases surface area for oxidative phosphorylation, enhancing ATP production.

Front

How do you calculate the surface area of a sphere?

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Surface Area = 4 * π * (radius)^2

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What is the effect of a high surface area-to-volume ratio on a cell's efficiency?

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It allows for more efficient transport of materials in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the surface area of a cube with a side length of 2?

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