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why are we not one big cell?
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materials would not arrive on time
smaller cells are more efficient at transporting materials.
the cell could burst if its too big
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Large single cells face multiple limitations: as cell size increases, the surface area to volume ratio decreases, making material transport inefficient so nutrients/wastes can't move in/out on time. Smaller cells have a higher surface area to volume ratio, which makes them much more efficient at transporting materials. Additionally, a very large cell would be at risk of bursting due to structural stress and osmotic pressure. All the listed options are valid reasons.
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