Friday Flashcard Cells and Levels of Organization

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What is the smallest unit of a living organism?

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A cell.

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What level of organization comes after cells?

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Tissue.

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What is an organ?

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

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What is the correct order of organization in living things from simplest to most complex?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

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What are the three parts of the Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. 3. All cells are produced from other cells.

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What level of organization includes the stomach?

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Organ.

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What is an organism?

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A living thing that can function on its own.

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What is a tissue?

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

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What is an organ system?

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A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.