The Effect of Surface Area to Volume Ratio on the Rate of Diffusion (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards

Water, oxygen, nutrients, waste products

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10 mm, 30 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm

$6 imes ext{(side length)}^2$

$ext{(side length)}^3$

Smaller cubes have higher SA:V ratios

Smaller cubes show greater percentage diffusion

To maintain high SA:V ratio for efficient transport

SA by 4, volume by 8 (SA:V ratio halved)