PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A larger surface area to volume ratio is more efficient than a smaller ratio. This is due to the amount of plasma membrane relative to the volume of the cell. The more plasma membrane available to transport materials in and out of the cell, the more efficient the cell will be in completing its specific functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, as a cell increases in size, its surface area-to-volume ratio decreases. This same principle would apply if the cell had the shape of a cube (below). If the cell grows too large, the plasma membrane will not have sufficient surface area to support the rate of diffusion required for the increased volume.

Detailed explanation-3: -A LARGE SURFACE AREA IS BETTER FOR TRANSPORTING MOLECULES ACROSS THE CELL MEMBRANE, BUT A SMALL VOLUME IS BETTER IN TERMS OF EFFICIENCY OF TRANSPORTING MOLECULES THROUGHOUT THE CELL.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: A cell that has a “high” surface area to volume ratio will ensure efficient metabolism as it would have more surface area to obtain oxygen and nutrients and a low volume which means the oxygen and nutrients do not need to travel far to reach their destination.