LP#2 - Structural Levels Of Organization In Nature Flashcards
Groups of Organisms working together for a common purpose
Societies
Example: Humans, Bee’s
Living Creatures (individuals)
Organism’s
Example: Humans, Monkey’s
Groups of Organs working together to perform a specific function.
Organ System
Example: Digestive System
Group of tissues working together to perform a specific function.
Organs
Example: Heart, Lungs
Groups of cells working together to perform a specific function.
Tissues
Example: Muscles, Blood
The basic unit of life
Cell
Example: Neuron, Sperm
Cellular structure performing a given function
Organelles
Example: Mitochondria, Nucleus
Large particles, which are the chemical basis of life
Macromolecules
Example: Fat, Proteins
Substances composed of two or more kinds of atoms
Small Molecules
Example: CO2
Smallest particle of matter (basic unit of matter)
Atom
Example: Carbon