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    The document describes how to calculate the surface area to volume ratio of cubes using measurements of one side and explains why this ratio is important for cells. Vinegar was used in an agar diffusion lab to demonstrate that smaller cubes diffuse at the same rate as larger cubes due to a more favorable surface area to volume ratio that allows for more efficient diffusion of materials throughout the cell. Larger cells have trouble transporting materials and are more likely to divide to maintain this favorable ratio that supports cellular functions and growth.

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    The document describes how to calculate the surface area to volume ratio of cubes using measurements of one side and explains why this ratio is important for cells. Vinegar was used in an agar diffusion lab to demonstrate that smaller cubes diffuse at the same rate as larger cubes due to a more favorable surface area to volume ratio that allows for more efficient diffusion of materials throughout the cell. Larger cells have trouble transporting materials and are more likely to divide to maintain this favorable ratio that supports cellular functions and growth.

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    The document describes how to calculate the surface area to volume ratio of cubes using measurements of one side and explains why this ratio is important for cells. Vinegar was used in an agar diffusion lab to demonstrate that smaller cubes diffuse at the same rate as larger cubes due to a more favorable surface area to volume ratio that allows for more efficient diffusion of materials throughout the cell. Larger cells have trouble transporting materials and are more likely to divide to maintain this favorable ratio that supports cellular functions and growth.

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    Describe the results of the vinegar/agar diffusion lab and explain why it is relative for cells.

    Know how to calculate SA & V and turn the calculations into a ratio. Ma e up !s. SA = X2 x 6 V = X3 (x = measurement of a side & 6 = # of sides)

    Example: For a 2x2x2 u!e" SA = 22 x 6 = 2# V = 23 = $ SA:V %atio = 2#:$ = 3:&

    '(e )ine*ar entered t(e u!es !+ diffusion, so all u!es diffused at t(e same rate- '(is means t(e most effi ient u!e (diffusin* most in &. minutes) is t(e smallest u!e- '(at is t(e reason ells are so small- '(e lar*est u!e (as trou!le *ettin* materials transported t(rou*(out t(e ell !e ause diffusion is not as effi ient for lar*er ells- '(e lar*est ell is read+ to di)ide !e ause t(at is /(at t(e ell + le is all a!out: "#$%&' & D(V(S($).

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