Question

a mutation changes the function of cells that produce sweat and mucous. the mutation causes the sweat and mucous to be thicker than normal. how can this change in cell function affect the whole organism? organisms work together to form a cell, so a change in cell function is evidence of a change in the whole organisms function. organisms contain tissues that are made of organs that are made of cells, so a change in the function of a cell can change how the organism functions. cells and organs work together to carry out the organisms function, so a change in cell function affects the function of the entire organism.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option A: Incorrect. Cells form tissues, not the other way around.
• Option B: Incorrect. Organs are made of tissues, not the other way around.
• Option C: Correct. Cells are the basic unit of life. Organs are made of tissues, which are made of cells. When cell function changes (like in the case of the mutation causing thicker sweat and mucous), it can affect the function of the entire organism as cells and organs work together for the organism's proper functioning.

Answer:

C. Cells and organs work together to carry out the organism's function, so a change in cell function affects the function of the entire organism.