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Because, if you were made up of one big cell, there would be too much surface area to total area ratio, and you would not be able to absorb the things you need to live. Also, you need different types of cells in order to function.
In other words, you need cells to be small in order to keep them alive, and you need many of them because they each have different 'jobs' in the body.
What else can I help you with?
Cells are made up of many different small strucers called?
particles
What is the term for a placeholder made up of small boxes called cells?
The term for a placeholder made up of small boxes called cells is a grid.
Is a virus made up of a cell or cells?
No, a virus is not made up of cells. It is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms.
What is a living thing made up of a cell or cells?
It is made up of many cells.
Plants are made up of small units called?
Cells
Is everything made up of cells?
No not every thing is made of cells. rocks are not, water is not and air is not. cells are for living things. a small germ is a single cell, a small bug is a group of many cells. and you are a very large group of cells all working together for mutual benefit.
A large organism is made up of many millions of what?
Cells and Organs
Why cells are so small even when they are part of a large organism?
u may c a big bunglow made up of small bricks and the same goes with the small cells making up an organism
Are mammals made up of many cells or just one cell?
Many cells.
What is an organisms made up of many cells?
An organism that is made of many cells are called a multicellular organism. They have many cells inside that creates a organism. Multicellular organisms are the opposite of unicellular organisms, which are made up of a single cell.
What organism is made up of many cells?
An organism that is made of many cells are called a multicellular organism. They have many cells inside that creates a organism. Multicellular organisms are the opposite of unicellular organisms, which are made up of a single cell.
Why are organs made up of small cells instead of large cells?
Organs are made up of small cells instead of large cells to allow the organs to be not easily harmed. This way if one cell dies or is attacked then the organ will not be damaged. If the cell was larger then the organ might not be able to recover.
