Cell diversity Flashcards
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A tissue
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A tissue is a group of similar cells that are modified (or adapted) to carry out the same function(s)
2
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Tissue culture
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Tissue culture is the growth of cells in or on a sterile nutrient medium outside an organism
3
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An organ
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An organ is a structure composed of a number of tissues that work together to carry out one or more functions
4
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An organ system
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An organ system consists of a number of organs working together to carry out one or more functions
