Asked by Kambrie Merkel on Jun 27, 2024
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An organelle is
A) a small structure within a cell.
B) a structure composed of several tissue types.
C) the basic structural unit of all living organisms.
D) a group of organs with a common set of functions.
E) a group of cells with similar structure and function.
Organelle
Specialized structures within a cell, each performing specific functions necessary for the cell's life, such as mitochondria, the Golgi apparatus, and the nucleus.
Tissue Types
Categories of tissues in the body, including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues, each serving specific functions.
Cells
The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms, the building blocks of life.
- Distinguish between the distinct organizational levels present in the human body, ranging from cells to organ systems.
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Heather BallanceJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform specific functions, such as mitochondria for energy production or the nucleus for storing genetic material. They are not composed of tissues or cells, nor are they the basic structural unit of all living organisms or a group of organs.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the distinct organizational levels present in the human body, ranging from cells to organ systems.