Levels Of Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
In order of increasing complexity, multicellular organisms consist of:
A
Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
2
Q
Describe an organelle.
A
Cell structure that is specialised to carry out a particular function or job
3
Q
Describe a cell
A
Basic structural and functional unit of a living organism
4
Q
Describe a tissue
A
Group of cells with similar structures, working together to perform a shared function
5
Q
Describe an organ
A
Structure made up of a group of tissues, working together to perform specific functions
6
Q
Describe an organ system
A
Group of organs with related functions, working together to perform body functions
