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What is the difference between the terms organ and organ system? ​

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Organ is a unit/group of tissues (structurally) that performs a basic function while organ system is a group of various organs that together helps in certain biological processes (must for one's survival).

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Step-by-step explanation:

organ is a group of tissue that work together for the overall function of the organ, and organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

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