Multicellular Organisms/Cell Structure

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What is the main job of most cells in multicellular organisms?

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Cells work to keep the organism alive.

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List the levels of organization in order from simple to complex.

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1. Cell 2. Tissue 3. Organ 4. Organ System 5. Organism

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Why are humans considered multicellular organisms?

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Humans need many cells to carry out life processes.

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What is the smallest unit of life?

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Cell

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Which level of organization is the largest and most complex?

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Organism

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism made up of many cells that work together.

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of life that can perform all life processes.

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What is a tissue?

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A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

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A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ system?

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A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the organism.