Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 39 - Physiology, Homeostasis, and Temperature Regulation - 39.1 - Animals Are Composed of Organs Built from Four Types of Tissues - 39.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 827: 1

Answer

Cells are limited in size, based upon whether or not their surface area can meet their metabolic needs--such as diffusion and transportation of nutrients/wastes across the cell membrane.

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Cells are limited in size, based upon whether or not their surface area can meet their metabolic needs--such as diffusion and transportation of nutrients/wastes across the cell membrane.
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