levels of organisation 2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the order of the levels of organisation?
A
atom > molecule > organelle > cell > tissue > organ > organ system
2
Q
what are organelles?
A
tiny structures found within cells
for example:
- nucleus
- cell membrane
etc
3
Q
what are tissues?
A
a tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function
4
Q
what are organs?
A
an organ is a group of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function
5
Q
what are organ systems?
A
organs work together to form organ systems, each system has a different job
