Level Of Organisation Flashcards
Level of organisation
Organelles Cells Tissues Organ Organ systems Organisms
Organelles
Description
Examples
The tiny structure found within cells
Mitochondria, nucleus, chloroplasts, vacuoles
Cells
Description
Examples
The most basic structure of a living organism
Epithelial cell, muscle cell
Tissues
A group of cells working together with similar structures and functions
Muscular tissue, xylem tissue, epidermal tissue, mesophyll tissue
Organs
Description
Examples
Made of tissues and can contain many different tissues which all work together to carry out a function
Stomach, heart, liver
Organ systems
Groups of different organs that work together to perform a particular function
Digestive system, circulatory system
Organisms
A complete living thing made up of many organ systems
Humans, bacteria, plants