A Group of Similar Cells That Work Together to Perform

question 43

Multiple Choice

A group of similar cells that work together to perform a common function is called a(n) :

• A) tissue.
• B) organ.
• C) atom.
• D) molecule.

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Definitions:

Familial Breast Cancer

A type of breast cancer that occurs more frequently in members of the same family, often due to genetic predispositions.

Maternal Effect Genes

Genes whose expression in a mother affects the phenotype of her offspring, often independent of the offspring's own genotype.

Segmentation Genes

Genes that determine the number and polarity of body segments in embryonic development of organisms.

Drosophila

A genus of small flies, commonly known as fruit flies, which are widely used as a model organism in genetic research due to their fast reproductive cycle and genetic simplicity.