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biology
scientific study of life
atoms
smallest unit of an element; composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. example is
oxygen
molecule
union of two or more atoms of the same or different elements. example is methane
cell
the structural and functional unit of all living organisms. example is nerve cell.
tissue
group of cells with a common structure and function. example is nervous tissue.
organ
composed of tissues functioning together for a specific task. example is the brain.
organ system
composed of several organs working together for a specific task. example is nervous
system.
organism
an individual; complex individuals contain organ systems. example is a human.
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