ORGANIZATION OF LIVING THINGS Flashcards
1
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the building blocks of all matter
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Atoms
2
Q
the simplest form of matter. They cannot be broken down chemically.
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Elements
3
Q
two or more atoms combined chemically
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Molecules
4
Q
the smallest unit of an elements
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Atoms
5
Q
the smallest unit of a living thing
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Cells
6
Q
structures within cells that perform specific functions
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Organelles
7
Q
a group of similar cells that perform a similar function (muscle tissues, bone tissue etc.)
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Tissues
8
Q
a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific task
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Organs
9
Q
a group of organs that work together to perform a specific task
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Systems
10
Q
complete, entire living things may exist as single cells, as simple organisms with tissues but no organs, or they
may have organs that are not organized into organ systems.
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Organisms
