A group of similar cells that are specialised to perform a specific function is called ____.

an organ

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a tissue

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an organism

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an organ system

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The correct option is B a tissue
A tissue is a group of similar cells specialised to perform a specific function. The cells that make up a tissue are similar in structure, function and origin. Examples are epithelial tissue, nervous tissue, muscular tissue, etc.

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