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To explain:
The tissue in an organism.
Introduction:
A tissue is a group of cells that are structurally and functionally distinct and perform a common function. Histologically tissue can be categorized into two groups,
- Simple tissue:
tissues composed of just one kind of cell.
- Complex tissues:
tissue composed of more than one type of cells.
Explanation of Solution
A tissue is a group of cells. Together they are specialized to perform one or more functions. Tissue may contain only one or several types of cells. All tissues are surrounded by nonliving extracellular matrix. Tissue can differ on the basis of the amount and kind of intracellular matrix. Organs are formed by the
The tissue is a multicellular organization made up of similar or different type of cells. These cells are destined to perform similar function while forming an organ.
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