Surface Area to Volume Ratio of Cells

What is the surface area of this figure?

• 200 cm ²
• 800 cm ²
• 400 cm ²
• 100 cm ²

What is the volume of this figure?

• 1500 cm3

• 800 cm ²

• 150 cm ²

• 100 cm ²

As a cell grows, the surface area to volume ratio...

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

Small cells have a...

• Higher SA:V ratio

• Smaller SA:V ratio

Place the following shapes in order of SMALLEST to LARGEST SA:V ratio.

You shouldn't have to do math here

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which "cell" would produce the most waste?

• C

• B

• A

• D

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Alveoli in the lungs have a higher surface area to volume ratio. This means they exchange oxygen and CO2 at a ....

• fast rate

• slow rate

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Microvilli are tiny projections that extend off the cell to increase the Surface Area.  What purpose might that serve? 

• Increased absorption

• Looks like a cool hairstyle

• Help with cell division

• Decreased oxygen use

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which cells are more efficient at obtaining nutrients?

• Small Cells

• Medium Size Cells

• Large Cells

• X-Large Cells

The amount of nutrients needed is determined by...

• The cell's volume

• The cell's surface area

• The cell's nucleus

• The cell's color

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