Bodies and Systems

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Cell

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The basic structural and functional unit of living organisms

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Function

Example: A butterfly sucks up nectar through its proboscis, a hollow mouthpart.

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What something does

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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Multicellular

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A category of organisms made up of more than one cell and of different types of cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Organ

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A collection of similar tissues joined together into a structure that performs specialized functions

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Organism

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A self-contained living thing

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Specialized

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Having characteristics that allow specific functions to be performed

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Subsystem

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A self-contained system within a larger system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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System

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A group of interacting, interrelated or interdependent elements forming a complex whole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Tissue

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A mass of similar cells that perform a specialized function

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3