Question

match each word to its definition.
the basic unit of living things
a group of tissues in an organism that performs a specific function
a group of organs in an organism that performs a specific function
a group of cells that work together within an organism
steady state
a. homeostasis
b. organ
c. cell
d. tissue
e. organ system

Explanation:

1. "the basic unit of living things" matches with "cell" (c) because a cell is defined as the fundamental unit of life.
2. "a group of tissues in an organism that performs a specific function" matches with "organ" (b) as an organ is made of different tissues working together for a function.
3. "a group of organs in an organism that performs a specific function" matches with "organ system" (e) since an organ system consists of multiple organs with a shared function.
4. "a group of cells that work together within an organism" matches with "tissue" (d) because tissue is a collection of similar cells working together.
5. "steady state" matches with "homeostasis" (a) as homeostasis refers to the stable internal state of an organism.

Answer:

1. the basic unit of living things - c. cell
2. a group of tissues in an organism that performs a specific function - b. organ
3. a group of organs in an organism that performs a specific function - e. organ system
4. a group of cells that work together within an organism - d. tissue
5. steady state - a. homeostasis