An aggregation of cells having the same origin and performing a definite function is called a ___.

organ

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organ system

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body system

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organelle

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Solution

The correct option is B
organ system

An aggregation of cells having the same origin and performing a definite function is called a tissue.In other words, a large mass of similar cells that make up a part of an organism and perform a specific function. The internal organs and connective structures (including bone and cartilage) of vertebrates and cambium, xylem and phloem in plants are made up of different types of tissue.

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