Levels of Organisation in an Organism

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  • Created on: 29-03-13 16:12
Organelle
Membrane-bound structure found in the cytoplasm of a cell which carries out particular functions in the cell. Eg. mitochondria.
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Cell
The basic unit of all living organisms. Eg. muscle cell.
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Tissue
A group of similar cells. Eg. muscle tissue.
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Organ
A group of different tissues working together to carry out a particular function in the body. Eg. heart.
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Organ System
A group of organs working together to carry out a particular function in the body. Eg. blood circulatory system.
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Organism
A living thing made up of different organ systems. Eg. human.
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The basic unit of all living organisms. Eg. muscle cell.

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Cell

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A group of similar cells. Eg. muscle tissue.

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A group of different tissues working together to carry out a particular function in the body. Eg. heart.

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A group of organs working together to carry out a particular function in the body. Eg. blood circulatory system.

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