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What is the fundamental unit of all living things?
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cells
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What is the cell theory?
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all living things are composed of cells, and new cells arise only from preexisting cells.
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What feature of the cell allows more things to be brought closer to the surface and allowing a more efficient surface area?
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The fact that cells are small
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Why are cells small?
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so nutrients and wastes can more easily enter ad leave the cell through its surface (LARGE surface area)
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What explains why cells divide frequently?
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To maintain their small size and increase their surface area
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