Levels of Organisation (Edexcel IGCSE Biology)

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  • True or False?

    Plants do not have organ systems.

    False.

    Plants have organ systems, e.g. the shoot system contains the stem, leaves and flowers.

  • What are cells?

    Cells are the basic structural units of all living organisms.

  • Define the term organelle.

    Organelles are structures within cells that carry out particular functions, e.g. the nucleus.

  • What are multicellular organisms?

    Multicellular organisms have bodies that are made up of more than one cell.

  • Define the term cell specialisation.

    Cell specialisation refers to the process by which cells become adapted to carry out specific functions.

  • List the levels of organisation in complex multicellular organisms.

    The levels of organisation should be listed in the following order:

    • Organelles

    • Cells

    • Tissues

    • Organs

    • (Organ) systems

  • At which level of organisation is muscle in animals?

    Muscle is a tissue. It is a group of muscle cells working together to bring about movement.

  • Name the organ system responsible for the transport of substances around the human body.

    The organ system responsible for the transport of substances in humans is the circulatory system.

  • Define the term tissue.

    Tissues are groups of similar cells that work together to carry out a specific function.

  • True or False?

    Leaves are an example of a plant organ.

    True.

    Leaves are plant organs. They contain several tissues, e.g. palisade mesophyll, spongy mesophyll and vascular tissue, that work together to carry out photosynthesis.