Question

Match each level of organization to its correct description.

____ Organ
____ Tissue
____ Organ System
____ Organism
____ Cell

1. A group of organ systems working together to exhibit the 6 characteristics of life.
2. A group of organs working together to perform a function.
3. A group of two or more tissues working together to perform a function.
4. Smallest unit of life
5. A group of specialized cells working together to perform a specific function.

Answer 1

An organ is a group of two or more tissues working together to perform a function. Hence, the organ can be correctly matched with 3.

The tissue is a group of specialized cells working together to perform a specific function. Hence, tissue can be correctly matched with 5.

An organ system is a group of organs working together to perform a function. Hence, organ system can be correctly matched with 2.

An organism refers to a group of organ systems working together to exhibit the six characteristics of life. Hence, the organism can be correctly matched with 1.

A cell is the smallest fundamental unit of life. Hence, the cell can be correctly matched with 4.