What is the difference between a tissue and an organ system?

A) An organ system includes tissues.
B) Tissues are not composed of cells, but organ systems are composed of cells.
C) Tissues are composed of organ systems.
D) A tissue cannot exist unless it is part of an organ system, but an organ system can exist independently of tissues.


Answer: A

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