AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between a cell and a tissue?
A
cell is basic unit of life; tissue is group of cells that work as one
B
cell is group of tissues; tissue is basic unit of life
C
cell is basic unit of life; tissue is groups of different cells
D
cell is group of organs; tissue is group of different cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cells are the smallest structural and functional units of an organism, which are characteristically microscopic. Tissues are clusters of cells, specialized cells. Found in both unicellular and multicellular organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cells are the smallest, structural, and functional unit of an organism. Tissues are the distinct types of material consisting of specialized cells and also types of their products. Cells are microscopic. Tissues are macroscopic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Just as cells join together to form tissues, different tissues join together to form organs. An organ is a structure made up of two or more tissues that work together to carry out a specific job. Ex: Your heart, is an organ made up of muscle tissue, blood tissue, and nerve tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your body is made of cells and when groups of cells do the same kind of work, they are called tissues. You have four main types of tissues: Connective, Epithelial, Muscle, and Nervous tissue. Connective tissue joins bones and cushions organs. Epithelial tissue covers the outside of the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tissues are evenly distributed throughout the body and perform similar functions. Organs are made up of tissues and are organised and perform specific functions in plants and animals. These are made up of same type of cells. These are made up of same type of tissues.

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