Cell Size

Definition

Cell size refers to the dimensions or physical extent (volume) occupied by a cell. It can impact various cellular processes including nutrient uptake, waste removal, and communication.

Related terms

Surface Area-to-Volume Ratio: As mentioned before, this ratio becomes important here too as it affects how efficiently cells can exchange materials with their surroundings.

Osmosis:

The movement of water across membranes from an area with lower solute concentration (higher water concentration) to an area with higher solute concentration (lower water concentration).

Cell Membrane:

The outer boundary of the cell that controls what enters and exits. It plays a role in regulating the size of molecules that can pass through.