Dimensions for cells of various shapes are provided in the table below. Using this information, rank the cells in order from fastest to slowest at procuring nutrients by diffusion from the surrounding medium. Explain your reasoning.?
1 Answer
Nov 17, 2017
Fastest
1. Sphere
2. Cylinder
3. Cube
Slowest
Explanation:
The sphere is the fastest because it has the highest surface area. The cylinder has the second highest, and the cube has the lowest. The greater the surface area, the faster the rate of diffusion.
