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Why are small cells more efficient at exchanging materials?

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Why are small cells more efficient at exchanging materials? Small cells have a high surface area:volume ratio so they are able to exchange the necessary materials in less time. The rate of diffusion is constant for all cell sizes, so smaller cells are more efficient.

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