Cells Flashcards

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Tissue

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

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Cell

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The basic units of structure and function in living things. They form the parts of an organism and carry out all of its functions.

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Organ

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A group of different kinds of tissues that work together

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform a major function

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Specialized Cells

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Cells that perform specific functions that benefit the entire organism

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Unicellular

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Made of a single cell

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Multicellular

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Made of many cells

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Cell theory

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The cell theory is a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and
Irving things. It says that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and all cells are produced from other cells.

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