Aysha Eiman Akmal Page 4 IGCSE Edexcel Biology

2 - Structure and Functions in Living

Organisms
(a) Level of Organisation

The cell is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms. A cell  is the smallest unit of life
that can replicate independently. Cells are often called the "building blocks of life”.

Level Description

Organelles Cell structure specialised with a speci c function

Cells Basic functional & structural units in a living organism

Tissues Groups of cells of similar structure carrying out the same function

Organs Made from different tissues working together to perform speci c functions

Organ Systems Groups of organs working together to carry out body functions

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