An organ represents a higher level of structure than the tissue composing it and performs functions that the tissues cannot perform alone.This is an example of the principle of

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The principle of emergent properties states that a higher level of organization (such as an organ) has properties that cannot be predicted from the properties of its individual components (such as the tissues composing it). This is because the organization and interaction of these components create new properties and functions that emerge at the higher level of organization.

An Organ Represents a Higher Level of Structure Than the Tissue