Life's Organizational Hierarchy exam Flashcards

The smallest particle of an element that retains its chemical properties.

A combination of two or more atoms joined together.

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

The cell.

A group of the same type of cells that perform a specific function.

A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

An individual form of life composed of many cells.

All the organisms of the same species living together in the same area.

Multiple populations of different species living together in the same area.

A community of living organisms and their nonliving environment.

All the ecosystems on Earth that support life.

Properties that arise when smaller parts combine to form a more complex whole.

Life is an emergent property that arises when organelles combine to form a cell.

Atoms are the smallest units that make up both living and nonliving matter.

Molecules combine in specific ways to form organelles.

Multiple tissues combine to form an organ.

Organ systems work together to support the functions of multicellular organisms.

A population consists of the same species, while a community includes multiple species.

An ecosystem includes both living communities and their nonliving environment.

The biosphere encompasses all ecosystems that support life on Earth.

Emergent properties arise at each new level of the hierarchy, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts.

The cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels.

Multiple cells of the same type group together to form tissues.

Organelles perform specific functions necessary for the cell's survival and operation.

Multiple populations of different species living together form a community.

The atom.

Ecosystems collectively make up the biosphere, supporting life on Earth.

It helps in grasping biological organization and interactions.