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11 Cards in this Set
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Organism |
a living thing |
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Unicellular Organism |
a living thing that is made up of only ONE cell. |
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Multicellular Organisms |
Organisms that are made of many cells |
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Cells |
the smallest unit of structure and function in living organisms |
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Tissues |
a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function |
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Organs |
a group of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function. |
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Systems |
a group of different organs that work together to perform a specific function. |
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Organism |
the highest level of organization in a multicellular living thing |
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Cellular Respiration |
the process by which cells release energy from the food that is consumed. |
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levels of organization |
From smallest to largest:Cell > Tissue > Organ > System > Organism |
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Division of Labor |
Each cell in a multicellular organisms does not need to perform all of the life functions. Because different cells, tissues, and organs in a multicellular organism each perform specific functions, different functions can be performed at the same time. This saves time and energy. |
