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Mo2-L1b: Why are Organic Compounds Important?

Key Concept Key Concept
Why are Organic Compounds Important? Why are Organic Compounds Important?

What are the functions of organic compounds in How does the body’s organization enable it to
the human body? function?

The Body’s Organization SUMMARY
Why are Organic Compounds Important?
Cells are the building blocks
of all living things. Organ systems are groups of organs that work
together and perform a specific task.
Tissues are made of a
group of cells that work
together and perform a Bone Cell
function.

An organ is a group of
tissues that work together
and perform a function.
Bone Tissue
An organ system is a
group of organs that
works together and Bone (organ)
performs a specific task.

Organ systems work
together and help the
body communicate,
defend itself, process
energy, transport
substances, and move.

Skeletal System
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