Cell Hierarchy

The basic unit of life

• organelle

• molecule

• cell

• atom

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A group of similar cells that perform a specific function

• organelle

• organ system

• tissue

• organ

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

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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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Choose the correct order of cellular hierarchy from simplest to most complex.

• Cell ⋙ Organ ⋙ Organism ⋙ Tissue ⋙ Organ System

• Tissue ≫ Cell ≫ Organ System ≫ Organ ≫ Organism

• Organism ⋙ Organ System ⋙ Organ ⋙ Tissue Cell

• Cell ⋙ Tissue ⋙ Organ ⋙ Organ System ⋙ Organism

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Lucas knew that all multicellular living things were organized in a hierarchy, but he didn’t remember the exact order. Number them from smallest to largest.

• organism

  cells

  organ system

  organs

  tissues

  molecules

• molecules

  cells

  tissues

  organs

  organ system

  organism

• molecules

  organism

  cells

  organ system

  organs

  tissues

• cells

  tissues

  organs

  molecules

  organ system

  organism

The smallest basic unit of all living things is a

• cell

• tissue

• organism

• organ

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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

Humans and other complex organisms have a hierarchical system of organization. Which of the following statements is true regarding this system of organization?

• Atoms are made of cells.

• Organs are made of organ systems.

• Cells are made of tissues.

• Organs are made of tissues.

What is the basic unit of life in the cellular hierarchy?

• Organelle

• Molecule

• Cell

• Atom

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