Molecules to Organisms Flashcards
LS 1.1 Unicellular/Multicellular
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cell
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The smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
2
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tissue
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A group of similar cells and their intercellular (inside the cell) material that work together to perform a function
3
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organ
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A structure composed of a group of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function.
(ex. heart, lungs, kidneys, brain)
4
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system
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A group of organs that work together to perform a special function
(ex. digestive system, circulatory system, muscular system, skeletal system, respiratory system, nervous system)
5
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organisms
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any living thing
6
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function
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The specific purpose (job) of a part, system or organism
7
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multicellular
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An organism made up of more than one cell (2 or more)
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