Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate: The total volume of each cell using the equation
Introduction: Cell is the basic “fundamental unit” of life. Cells can either be unicellular or multicellular. The organism with one cell is a unicellular organism, whereas the organisms with more than one cell are termed as multicellular organisms. There are various types of cell on the basis of shape and size such as red blood cells (circular), muscle cells (spindle-shaped) and so on.
(b)
To calculate: The surface area of each cell by using the equation
Introduction: Cell is the basic “fundamental unit” of life. Cells can either be unicellular or multicellular. The organism with one cell is a unicellular organism, whereas the organisms with more than one cell are termed as multicellular organisms. There are various types of cell on the basis of shape and size such as red blood cells (circular), muscle cells (spindle-shaped) and so on.
(c)
To calculate: The surface area/volume ratio of each cell.
Introduction: Cell is the basic “fundamental unit” of life. Cells can either be unicellular or multicellular. The organism with one cell is a unicellular organism, whereas the organisms with more than one cell are termed as multicellular organisms. There are various types of cell on the basis of shape and size such as red blood cells (circular), muscle cells (spindle-shaped) and so on.
(d)
To determine: The way in which the surface area/volume ratio for a cell change as the cell increases in size
Introduction: Cell is the basic “fundamental unit” of life. Cells can either be unicellular or multicellular. The organism with one cell is a unicellular organism, whereas the organisms with more than one cell are termed as multicellular organisms. There are various types of cell on the basis of shape and size such as red blood cells (circular), muscle cells (spindle-shaped) and so on.
(e)
To determine: The reason due to which the surface area/volume ratio for a cell change as the cell increases in size
Introduction: Cell is the basic “fundamental unit” of life. Cells can either be unicellular or multicellular. The organism with one cell is a unicellular organism, whereas the organisms with more than one cell are termed as multicellular organisms. There are various types of cell on the basis of shape and size such as red blood cells (circular), muscle cells (spindle-shaped) and so on.
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