Quiz: Using SA:V Ratio to Explain Diffusion Limits in Organisms
AQA GCSE Biology 8461 specification
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Building on what you've learned, let's test your knowledge of how surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) affects diffusion limits in organisms. These questions will help you understand this concept and its importance in biology!
What does the surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) represent in an organism?
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Which of the following are true about organisms with a high SA:V ratio? (Select all that apply)
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Organisms with a {{blank0}} SA:V ratio are often {{blank1}} because diffusion is more efficient.
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Why do larger organisms require specialised transport systems?
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Which of these adaptations help large organisms compensate for a low SA:V ratio? (Select all that apply)
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The rate of diffusion is affected by surface area, {{blank0}}, and the {{blank1}} gradient.
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of an efficient exchange surface?
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