As a cell grows, more demand is placed on exchange of materials (nutrients intake, waste removal intake). Also more demands are placed on its DNA
As a cell grows it's surface area grows slower (Pie R Squared) than its volume (Pie R Cubed). When the ratio of Surface Area/Volume reaches a specific point chemicals called cyclins begin the cell division process.
What are chromosomes?
e 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 in EVERY cell.…
