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Living Things Are Made of Cells
Age 8 · Science
Every living thing is built from tiny units called cells. Some living things have only one cell, and others are made of many cells.
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In the picture
- A single rounded unit inside the pond organism: one living thing made of one cell.
- Many rounded units packed in the leaf: a living thing made of many cells.
- Many rounded units packed in the bird’s wing: a living thing made of many cells.
Examples
- A puppy and a sunflower are both made of many cells.
- A tiny pond organism can be made of just one cell.
Key takeaways
- Cells are the tiny building blocks of living things.
- One cell is enough to be alive, but many living things are made of many cells.
Quiz: Living Things Are Made of Cells (Age 8)
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What are all living things made of?
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How many cells can a living thing have?
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Is one cell enough for a living thing to be alive?
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