Why do cells divide instead of just grow larger?

A. If a cell gets too big, it does not have enough surface area for substances

to get into the cell.

B. If a cell is too large, it will no longer fit into the tissue that it makes up.

C. Large cells are more likely to get damaged by everyday activities.

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Cello divide in order for the organism to grow to replace damaged cells and to

reproduce All three of these functions can happen at the same time Cells divide at

different rates depending on where they're looated in the body. Some cells almost

never divide so they remain aresting state

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Hana Yates

Biology

21 September, 01:43

Why do cells divide instead of just grow larger?

A. If a cell gets too big, it does not have enough surface area for substances

to get into the cell.

B. If a cell is too large, it will no longer fit into the tissue that it makes up.

C. Large cells are more likely to get damaged by everyday activities.

O

OB

O o

SHINT

Cello divide in order for the organism to grow to replace damaged cells and to

reproduce All three of these functions can happen at the same time Cells divide at

different rates depending on where they're looated in the body. Some cells almost

never divide so they remain aresting state

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Leslie Frank · Answer 1

Answer: As we all grow, why don't the cells just get bigger instead of getting more of them? Cells are limited in size because the outside (the cell membrane) must transport the food and oxygen to the parts inside.