Compare two cells. One has a surface area to volume ratio of 3:1 and the other has a ratio of 6:1. Which one will have a better ability to get materials across its membrane?

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Compare two cells. One has a surface area to volume ratio of 3:1 and the other has a ratio of 6:1. Which one will have a better ability to get materials across its membrane?

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3:1..........................................

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The one with the volume ratio of 3:1.

J Blaz answered Jan 7, 2018

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