D20 levels of organisation Flashcards
What are the 6 levels of organisation
Chemical level
Organelle level
Cellular level
Tissue level
Organ System level
The organism level
What is the chemical level of organisation
Atoms make up important biological molecules e.g. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids
What is the organelle level of organisation
Specialised structures within cells e.g. golgi body or mitochondria
What is the cellular level of organisation
Cells are the basic structural unit of lifeDifferent cells perform different functions
What is the tissue level of organisation
A collection of specialist cells of the same type e.g. cardiac muscle cells
What is the organ level of organisation
An organ made up of several layers of tissue e.g. Liver
What is the system level of organisation
A number of organs working together to perform a function e.g. digestive system,
