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AP Biology Flashcards: Cell Size

Study Cell Size in AP Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What geometric shape has the lowest surface area-to-volume ratio?

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ANSWER

A sphere. Spheres minimize surface area relative to their volume.

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This deck focuses on Cell Size, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Biology.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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A single cell increases its diameter while maintaining the same density of membrane transporters per µm² and the same internal metabolic demand per µm³. Nutrients enter across the plasma membrane by transport proteins. As diameter increases, the cell begins to show lower internal nutrient concentration under the same external conditions. Which explanation best accounts for the decreased nutrient availability in the larger cell?
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