An organ represents a higher level of structure than the tissues composing it, and it performs functions that the tissues cannot perform alone. This is an example of the principle of
A) structural adaptations.
B) cellular regulation.
C) emergent properties.
D) biotechnology.

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The principle of emergent properties states that higher levels of organization in biological systems exhibit properties that cannot be predicted from the properties of the components of those systems. In this case, the organ performs functions that the individual tissues cannot perform alone, which is an example of emergent properties. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this concept.

An Organ Represents a Higher Level of Structure Than the Tissues