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Question
Why are the cells generally of a small size?
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Solution
Cells generally remain small in size because:
- To enable different regions of the cell to communicate with each other rapidly for the cell to function effectively
- To have a large surface area is to volume ratio for greater diffusion of substances, in and out of the cell.
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