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Science
Quarter 2 - Module 3:
From Cell to Organism

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SCIENCE 7
Quarter 2 - Module 3: From Cell to Organism
Second Edition, 2021

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Science
Quarter 2 - Module 3:
From Cell to Organism
Introductory Message

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 Target

Hey! Look around you. Can you see diverse kinds of living things or
organisms? Can you name some? Are you one of them? Have you ever asked yourself
what makes up an organism?

In the earlier grades, you have learned that the human body is composed of
organ systems that work together and that these organ systems are composed of
organs whose functions are related to each other. The heart and the blood vessels
are organs that facilitate the circulation of blood and nutrients to the different parts
of the body; the esophagus, stomach, and intestines are organs that work together
for the digestion of food. The organs are made up of even smaller structures: the
tissues and the cells.

Now, this module introduces you to the concept of levels of organization in an

organism. You will learn that whatever happens to the smaller structures will affect
the bigger structures and the whole organism.

Learning Competency: By the end of this module, you are expected to:

• describe the different levels of biological organization from cell to biosphere

( S7LT-IIc-3 ).

Subtasks: By the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. define the different levels of biological organization in an organism;

2. explain the interaction of cells, tissues, organ systems in maintaining the life
of an organism;
3. illustrate the coordinated function of cells, tissues, organ systems in
maintaining the life of an organism;
4. recognize the necessity of an organized system for proper growth, development
and survival of the organisms.

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 Pre-test

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer
for each question. Use a separate sheet for your answers.

1. At which smallest level of organization in an organism can the characteristics

of life be carried out?
A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organ System D. Tissue

2. What refers to any living system like animals, plants, or fungi?

A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organism D. Tissue

3. A group of two or more different types of tissues that work together to perform
a specific function is called ______________.
A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organism D. Organ System

4. A group of two or more organs that work together to perform a specific function
is called ______________.
A. Cell B. Organism
C. Organ System D. Tissue

5. What level of biological organization in organisms does the stomach belong

to?
A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organ system D. Tissue

6. Which of the following refers to the organized groups of cells that carry out a
specific function in the body?
A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organism D. Tissue

7. The organ systems of plants consist of the root and shoot systems. Which of
the following belong/s to the shoot system?
A. Flower B. Leaves
C. Stem D. All of these

8. What organ system helps the body eliminate metabolic wastes and maintains
internal balance?
A. Circulatory System B. Muscular System
C. Excretory System D. Respiratory System

9. Which of the following describes an organ system?

A. Groups of cells working together
B. Groups of organs working together
C. Groups of tissues working together
D. The basic unit of structure and function of organisms

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10. Which is the correct sequence of the levels of biological organization in an
organism- from smallest to biggest?
A. Organism Organ System Organ Tissue Cell
B. Cell Tissue Organ Organ System Organism
C. Tissue Cell Organ Organism Organ System
D. Organ System Organism Organ Cell Tissue

11. Which level of biological organization does the bird belong to?
A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organism D. Organ System

12. The heart pumps blood to the different parts of the body. Which organ system
does the heart belong to?
A. Circulatory System
A. Digestive System
B. Excretory System
C. Respiratory System

13. Which of the following describes the organ system?

A. Groups of cells working together
B. Groups of organs working together
C. Groups of tissues working together
D. Groups of organisms working together

14. Which of the following statements is TRUE ?

A. Cells are groups of organs working together.
B. Tissues are groups of cells working together.
C. Organisms are groups of organs working together.
D. Organ systems are groups of tissues working together.

15. Which of the following correctly differentiates organs from tissues?

A. Organs and tissues are made up of cells.
B. Organs and tissues make up an organ system.
C. Organs make up tissues; tissues make up organ systems.
D. Organs make up organ systems; tissues make up organs.

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 Jumpstart

Activity 1: “Fill Me Up”

Direction: Each shape stands for a letter. Complete the words inside the box below
to discover the levels of biological organization in an organism. Then answer the
questions that follow.

A E I O U

RG N

RG N SM

RG N SYST M

T SS

C LL

Questions:

1. Based on the activity, what are the different levels of biological organization in
an organism?
2. What do you think is the correct order of these levels from smallest to largest?

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 Discover

If you look around you, there are many living things. All these living creatures
are organisms. You are an organism just like the plant and insect shown in figure1.

But, what makes you up and the other organisms around you? An Organism
is made up of organ systems ( see figure 2 ), and Organ systems are made up of
organs. The circulatory system is one of the organ systems with the heart, blood
vessels, and blood as its organs. The heart pumps and circulates blood to the
different parts of the body through the blood vessels. The excretory system is another
organ system. It is made up of different organs which include a pair of kidneys that
help the body eliminate metabolic wastes and maintain internal balance. There are
other organ systems that you will learn in the next grade level.

Figure 2. Human Organ Systems

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 An Organ is made up of tissues. The heart, kidneys, and other organs are
made up of tissues. This tissue is made up of cells – the basic units of structure and
function in organisms. These cells are grouped together to form complex structures:
tissues, organs, organ systems that make up the organism ( see figure 3 ). If certain
cells were diseased or injured in an organism, the tissue would suffer, the organ,
organ system, and the whole organism would suffer.

Figure 3. Levels of biological organization in an organism

Plants are also composed of organ systems: the root and shoot systems ( see
figure 4 ). The root system absorbs water and nutrients; the shoot system moves
them to the different parts of the plant. Flowers are the reproductive organs of plants.
Together with the leaves and the stems, they make up the shoot system. The parts
of the root and shoot systems of the plants are also made up of tissues and cells.

Figure 4. Plant’s Organ System

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 Explore

Activity 1: “Who Am I?”

Direction: Describe the different levels of organization. Write your answer in the
second column ( Description ).

Level of
Organization Description
1. Cell
2. Tissue
3. Organ
4. Organ System
5. Organism

Activity 2. “Where Should I Go?”

Direction: Fill in the table below with the correct data. Choices for each column are
given in the next page. For Columns 2 and 3, write the letters only.

Level of organization Example Description

( smallest to biggest )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

CHOICES:
Column 1 ( Level of Organization ): Cell; Organ; Organism; Organ System; Tissue

Column 2 ( Example ):

A B C D E

Column 3 ( Description ):
A. The basic unit of structure and function of organisms
B. Groups of cells working together
C. Groups of organs working together
D. Groups of tissues working together
E. Groups of organ systems working together

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 Deepen

Activity 1: “You Complete Me”

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer to complete the big ideas that
you have learned from this module.

1. Organisms are made up of parts: _____________, _____________, ____________

and _____________.

2. Whatever happens to any of these parts will affect the other parts and the
whole ______________.

3. We need to keep our _____________ and ____________ healthy to make our

organs, organ systems, and the whole body healthy.

4. To stay healthy, we need to ________________________________________ which

may include the plants- vegetables and fruits in our garden and the animals
in our farm.

5. Like us, these plants and animals are also ______________. They have basic
needs that include proper care for them.

Gauge

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer
for each question. Use a separate sheet for your answers.

1. Which is the correct sequence of the levels of biological organization in an

organism- from smallest to biggest?
A. Organism Organ system Organ Tissue Cell
B. Cell Tissue Organ Organ system Organism
C. Tissue Cell Organ Organism Organ system
D. Organ system Organism Organ Cell Tissue

2. What is the basic unit of structure and function of organisms?

A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organ System D. Tissue

3. If organ systems make up an organism, what make up an organ system?

A. Cells B. Organ Systems
C. Organs D. Tissues

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4. Plants also have organ systems. Which plant organ does NOT belong to the
shoot system?
A. Flower B. Leaf
C. Root D. Stem

5. What level of biological organization does the excretory system belong to?
A. Cell B. Organ
C. Organ System D. Tissue

6. Each part of an organ system plays a specific function. Which of the following
structures does NOT match its function?
A. Kidney: Excretion B. Lungs: Circulation
C. Heart; Circulation D. Stomach; Digestion

7. The following are structures that make up an organism. Which one is a tissue?

A. B. C. D.

8. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Group of organs working together is called cell.
B. Group of cells working together is called tissue.
C. Group of organs working together is called organism.
D. Group of tissues working together is called organ system.

9. Which of the following describes a tissue?

A. Groups of cells working together
B. Groups of organs working together
C. Groups of tissues working together
D. Groups of organ systems working together

10. Which of the following describes an organ system?

A. Groups of cells working together
B. Groups of organs working together
C. Groups of tissues working together
D. Groups of organ systems working together

11. Which of the following correctly identifies the 5 levels of biological

organization of a human body from complex to simple?
A. Nerve cell(neuron), Nervous tissue, Brain, Nervous system, Human
B. Brain, Nervous tissue, Nerve cell (neuron), Human, nervous system
C. Human, Nervous system, Brain, Nervous tissue, nerve cell (neuron)
D. Nervous tissue, Nerve cell (neuron), Brain, Nervous system, Human

12. How do plants benefit from their root system?

A. It manufactures food.
B. It produces flowers and fruits.
C. It provides strength and support.
D. It obtains water and nutrients from the soil.

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13. The function of the kidneys is to filter the metabolic wastes from the blood.
What might happen to a person if his/her kidneys fail to function?
A. His/ her kidneys will be damaged.
B. His/ her excretory system will not be affected.
C. The diseased kidneys will not affect him/her.
D. He/ she will suffer and needs to undergo dialysis treatment.

14. Joyce loves to eat junk foods and salty foods. One day, she experienced
difficulty in urinating accompanied by severe pain in her side and back. Which
organ has a problem in her situation?
A. Brain B. Heart C. Kidney D. Stomach

15. Smoking causes diseases in the respiratory system which may damage the
tissues and organs. What is the effect of diseased cells due to smoking, on the
higher levels of organization in an organism?
A. Diseased cells do not affect the other parts of an individual.
B. Smoking affects only the lungs and the respiratory system.
C. Smoking affects only the organs of the respiratory system but not the whole
individual.
D. Smoking damages the cells which will affect the tissues, organs, organ
systems, and the whole individual.

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Gauge
1. B Deepen
2. A 1. organ system, organ, tissue,
3. C cell
4. C 2. organism
5. C 3. cell; tissue
4. eat nutritious foods
6. B
5. organisms
7. C
8. B
9. A
10.B Explore (Activity 2)
1. cell A A
11.A
2. tissue C B
12.D 3. organ D D
13.D 4. organ B C
14.C system
15.D 5. organism E E
Explore (Activity 1) Pre-Test
1. cell- smallest unit of 1. A
structure and function in an
2. C
organism
3. B
2. tissue- group of cells Jumpstart 4. C
working together Organ 5. B
6. D
3. organ- group of tissues Organism 7. D
working together
8. C
Organ System
4. organ system- group of 9. B
organs working together Tissue 10.B
11.C
5. organism- any living Cell 12.A
thing/group of organ systems 13.B
working together 14.B
15.D
Answer Key
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Websites
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/levels-org-biology/

https://open.oregonstate.education/aandp/chapter/1-2-structural-oragnization-
of-the-human-body/

https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/mhccbiology101/chapter/levels-of-
organization-of living-things/

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