Levels of organisations Flashcards
1
Q
In ascending order, name all levels of organisations
A
- Organelles
- Cells
- Tissue
- Organs
- Organ systems
- Organisms
2
Q
What is an organelle?
A
A component within a cell which carries out a specific function
3
Q
What is a cell?
A
The basic structural and functional unit of any living organism
4
Q
What is a tissue?
A
A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific task
5
Q
What is an organ?
A
A group of tissues working together to perform a specific task
6
Q
What is an organ system?
A
A group of organs with related functions working together to perform body functions
7
Q
What is a unicellular organism?
A
An organism which consists of only 1 cell
8
Q
What is a multicellular organism?
A
An organism which consists of a collection of cells
