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What factors limit the size of a cell?

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Cell size is limited by a cell's surface area to volume ratio. A smaller cell is more effective and transporting materials, including waste products, than a larger cell. Cells come in many different shapes. A cell's function is determined, in part, by its shape.

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surface area to volume ratio. a smaller cell is more effective in transporting materials.
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