JAMB Biology 1992 Question 2

Question 2

Cell Structure and Organisation

A tissue can best be defined as

  1. A.an aggregate of similar cells
  2. B.an aggregate of cells performing a similar function
  3. C.an aggregate of similar cells performing the same function
  4. D.a mixture of different cell types performing the same function.
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Answer: C (an aggregate of similar cells performing the same function)

Explanation

A tissue is a group of similar cells working together to carry out the same function, e.g. muscle tissue. Both parts (similar cells and the same function) are needed.