From Molecule to Organism LS.5.1.1

The smallest unit that can live on

its own.

• cell

• tissue

• organ

• system

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A single cell that performs all the life functions of a single cell.

• multicellular

• unicellular

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Made of two or more cells

• multicellular

• unicellular

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A group of similar cells and their

inter-cellular material that work together to

perform a function

• cell

• tissue

• organ

• organ system

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A structure composed of a group of

different tissues that work

together to perform a specific

function.

• cell

• tissue

• organ

• organ system

The heart, lung, kidneys, and brain are all _______________.

• cells

• tissues

• organs

• systems

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A group of organs that work together

to perform a special function

• cells

• tissue

• organs

• organ systems

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digestive system, circulatory system,

muscular system, skeletal system,

respiratory system, nervous system

• cells

• tissues

• organs

• organ systems

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Any living thing:

• cell

• organ system

• organism

• tissue

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The specific purpose (job) of a part,

system or organism

• specialized cell

• function

• nucleus

• amoeba

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