A-A* (AO3/4) - Cell Size

Test yourself on A-A* (AO3/4) - Cell Size

• Pictured on the previous slide are two cells along with their radius. What does cell B likely have when compared to cell A?

• Which of the following is true regarding the surface-to-volume ratios of the cube and the sphere?

• What is the major consideration in setting the lower limit of cell size?

• Thiomargarita namibiensis is a large single cell organism, which can reach lengths of 700 μm . The cell is classified as a bacterium.
  
  What is the main argument to justify the classification?

• Cells lining the intestine absorb a lot of nutrients. How did those cells adapt to their function?