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Multi Cellular Organisms Transport System Low Sa:Volume Ratio Diffusion

Multicellular organisms require a transport system because their low SA:Volume ratio means the diffusion distance is too great for efficient substance exchange.

Organismos multicelulares necessitam de um sistema de transporte porque a sua baixa relação SA:Volume significa que a distância de difusão é demasiado grande para a troca eficaz de substâncias.

Front Why do multi-cellular organisms need a transport system
Back Low SA:Volume ratio, diffusion distance too large

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