4 - Principles of Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is an organelle?
A
A cell structure that is specialised to carry out a particular function or job
2
Q
What is a cell?
A
A basic structural and functional unit of a living organism
3
Q
What is a tissue?
A
A group of cells with similar structures, working together to perform a shared function
4
Q
What is an organ?
A
A structure made up of a group of tissues, working together to perform specific functions
5
Q
What is an organism?
A
A structure made up of a group of tissues, working together to perform specific functions
6
Q
What is the organisational hierarchy?
A
Organelle ⇒ Cell ⇒ Tissue ⇒ Organ ⇒ Organism
