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Ira Lisetskai [31]
3 years ago
15

A structure that performs a specialized function within a cell is known as

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1 answer:
svetlana [45]3 years ago
5 0



A structure that performs a specialized function within a cell is known as
A) a tissue
B) an organ
C) an organelle
D) a system

Answer D


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