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The Characteristics of Life By: Jamie Robbins - Coggle Diagram
The Characteristics of Life By: Jamie Robbins
The first level of organization are atoms. Atoms are the smallest unit of matter and make up all things. They contain a nucleus, and electrons.
The next level of organization consists of molecules, these are two or more atoms that have chemically combined together to form.
Macromolecules are the next step in organization. Macromolecules are typically larger molecules that have been combined countless times through a process called polymerization. This process is essentially just monomers combining to make polymers, which will become macromolecules.
This specific macromolecule is DNA
The next step in the organization of living thins are organelles. Organelles are small structures that maintain homeostasis and regulation within the cell. A specific example would be the nucleus, which is where DNA is housed within the cell and contains the "instructions" of how to duplicate to make more cells.
Cells are the next level of organization in living things. Humans are comprised of millions of cells that are constantly regenerating.
Tissues are comprised of hundreds of cells that all have the same "job" - to carry out one function. An example would be muscle.
After tissues come organs. Tissues will come together and form organs - which are groups of tissues working together to complete a specific task for an organism.
Finally, organ systems. These are groups of organs that cooperate with each other to carry out certain functions. For instance the circulatory system in the body is responsible for circulating blood around the body.
Lastly, all these things are located inside of a living organism. The tiny atoms will come together to form bigger and bigger things which will all work together for the survival of the organism. Without even one of these levels, the organism would fail to thrive.
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