Levels of Cellular Organization

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function called?

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A tissue.

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What level of cellular organization is made up of different types of tissues working together?

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An organ.

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What is the smallest level of organization in an organism?

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The cell.

Front

True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

Back

True.

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What is the term for a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions?

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An organ system.

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What is the level of organization that includes all the living organisms in a particular area?

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A population.

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What is the term for the study of cells?

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Cytology.

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What is the function of epithelial tissue?

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To cover and protect surfaces, and to absorb and secrete substances.

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What type of tissue is responsible for movement in the body?

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Muscle tissue.