Hierarchical Organization

What part is missing in the hierarchy?

• cell

• organ

• tissue

• organism

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which of the following correctly lists the levels of biological organization from MOST complex to LEAST complex?

• cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

• cell organism organ system organ tissue

• organ system organism organ tissue cell

• organism organ system organ tissue cell

Living systems are organized in levels according to their structures and functions.
_______________ --tissues--organs--organ systems--organisms--ecosystems
Which word is missing from the organizational chart above?

• cells

• tissue

• protist

• bacteria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

There are levels of cellular organization within multicellular organisms. Which of the following statements is true?

• Tissues are made up of organs.

• Organ systems are made up of organs.

• Organs are made up of organisms

• Cells are made up of organ systems.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Label each level of organization from most complex to simplest.

b

c

d

e

a

organism

organ system

organ

cell

tissue

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Drag the options to the correct level of organization

a

b

c

Bones

ALL the biotic AND abiotic factors

One Person

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Place the terms in the order of the simplest level of organization to the most complex.

a

b

c

d

Organ

Tissue

Cell

System

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is the correct order of levels of organization from smallest to largest?

• Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism

• Tissue, Cell, Organ, Organism, Organ System

• Organ, Organ System, Cell, Tissue, Organism

• Cell, Organ, Tissue, Organ System, Organism

Answer explanation

The correct order of levels of organization from smallest to largest is Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism.

Organisms in this smallest taxonomic group share many characteristics.

• domain

• kingdom

• species

• class

A structure made up of different types of tissue and performs a specific job.

• cells

• tissue

• organ

• organ system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3