Organs are composed of tissues, which are composed of cells. This is an example of which characteristic of life?

A) Living things grow and develop.
B) Living things respond to stimuli.
C) Living things maintain themselves by homeostasis.
D) Living things have levels of hierarchical organization.
E) Living things are adapted to the environment.

Hierarchical Organization

A system of organization where entities are ranked one above the other based on authority or status.

Tissues

Groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function within an organism, such as muscle tissue or nervous tissue.

Organs

Structures in living organisms composed of different tissues that perform specific functions, such as the heart, liver, or lungs.