levels of organization

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What is the smallest unit of a living thing?

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cell

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What are groups of similar cells that work together called?

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tissue

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What do you call an organism that is made up of many cells?

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multicellular

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How do multi-celled organisms differ from single-celled organisms?

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Multi-celled organisms have large numbers of specialized cells to perform a variety of life functions, while single-celled organisms complete life functions with one cell.

Front

What is an example of a tissue?

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muscle tissue, nervous tissue, etc.

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What is the next level of organization above cells?

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tissue

Front

What is the level of organization that consists of different tissues working together?

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organ

Front

What is an organ system?

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

Front

Can you name an example of an organ system?

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The circulatory system, respiratory system, etc.

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What is the highest level of organization in living things?

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organism