What is the basic unit of structure for a tissue?

• A. Molecule
• B. Organ system
• C. Cell
• D. Organ

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function in the body.
2. Recognize that the basic unit of structure for any biological tissue is the cell.
3. Differentiate between the levels of organization in the body: molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
4. Identify that molecules are the chemical components that make up cells, but they are not the structural units of tissues.
5. Acknowledge that while organs and organ systems are composed of tissues, they are higher levels of organization than tissues themselves.