Similar cells that have a common origin and perform a specific function are called

Tissues

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Organs

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Organisms

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Organ systems

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Tissues

Tissues are groups of similar cells that have a common origin and perform a specific function. Each tissue has a specialised function. Example, nerve cells make up nervous tissues which control and coordinate physiological functions in the body.

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Groups of cells working together to perform a specific function in organisms are called ___ .

Assertion: Each organelle has a specific function in the cell.

Reason: An organ is a group of tissues which perform a similar function.

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