Levels of Organization

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What are the levels of organization in living things?

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The levels of organization in living things are: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living entity that can function independently, made up of one or more cells.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

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An organ is 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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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the organism.

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How do cells relate to tissues?

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Cells combine to form tissues.

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How do tissues relate to organs?

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Tissues combine to form organs.

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How do organs relate to organ systems?

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Organs combine to form organ systems.

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Can you give an example of a tissue?

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An example of a tissue is muscle tissue, which is made up of muscle cells.

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Can you give an example of an organ?

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An example of an organ is the heart, which is made up of different types of tissues.