Levels of Organization in Organisms

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cells are the basic unit of life, responsible for carrying out all life processes.

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What term describes observations that cannot be seen with the unaided eye?

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Microscopic refers to observations that require a microscope to be seen.

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What level of biological organization is the skin an example of?

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The skin is an example of an organ, which is made up of tissues.

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What is a group of similar cells that perform a common function called?

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A group of similar cells that perform a common function is called tissues.

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What do we call a living thing that carries out life processes by itself?

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An organism is a living thing that can carry out life processes independently.

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What is the level of organization that includes multiple organs working together?

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An organ system is the level of organization that includes multiple organs working together.

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What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is the term for a group of different tissues working together to perform a specific function?

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An organ is a group of different tissues working together to perform a specific function.

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What level of organization comes after cells?

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The level of organization that comes after cells is tissues.

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What is the term for the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment?

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Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.