Combined Science GCSE
Tissue
What Tissue means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Tissue
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A group of similar cells working together to carry out a shared function, such as muscle tissue or xylem tissue.
A group of similar cells with a shared role, so the hierarchy runs cells → tissues → organs.
A group of similar cells that share a structure suited to a particular job.
A group of cells with a similar structure and function.
Topics that use Tissue
- Key ideas (AQA GCSE)
- Plant tissues (AQA GCSE)
- Principles of organisation (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Organ
- Organ system
- Action at a distance
- Activation energy
- Active site
- Adaptation
- Air spaces
- Anaerobic respiration
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