Why can plant cells afford to be larger than animal cells?

Subject: Why can plant cells afford to be larger than animal cells?

Date: Sun Nov 13 15:58:51 2005
Posted by Jennifer
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Area of science: Botany
ID: 1131922731.Bt

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Plant cells are much larger than animal cells. This affects their surface to 
volume ratio, making diffusion of particle less efficient. So, why do plants 
have larger cells? (i need the answer to this urgently!!!!)

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