organism (noun) or•gan•ism 'ör-gə-, ni-zəm a living thing that can act or function independently "Turns out, every cell in an organism has the same number of these tiny structures called chromosomes." Read the definition and the quote. Use your knowledge of word relationships to complete the analogy: Organism is to plant as structure is to \( \square \) sketch animal pyramid painting team

Organism is to plant as structure is to **animal**. Just as a plant is a type of organism, an animal is another example of an organism; both are living things that can function independently. In this analogy, both pairs relate to categories of life forms. While plants and animals are two distinct types of organisms, both are essential to the ecosystem, showcasing the diversity of life on Earth!