Assignment 5 Name _________________________________

Bio 100

Levels of Biological Organization

1. List the following levels of biological organization from largest to smallest and give an example
of each (do not use the examples from #4 – consider answering all questions, then add the examples):
atom
Largest: Example:
biomes
biosphere 1. ______________________________ ___________________
cell
community 2. ______________________________ ___________________
ecosystem
macromolecule 3. ______________________________ ___________________
molecule
4. ______________________________ ___________________
organ
organ system 5. ______________________________ ___________________
organelles
organisms 6. ______________________________ ___________________
populations
subatomic particle 7. ______________________________ ___________________
tissue
8. ______________________________ ___________________

9. ______________________________ ___________________

10. ______________________________ ___________________

11. ______________________________ ___________________

12. ______________________________ ___________________

13. ______________________________ ___________________

14. ______________________________ ___________________

15. ______________________________ ___________________

Smallest

2. Use the terms above to provide an example of each.

A. Give four examples of levels of biological organization that include the interaction
between different species of organisms.
_________________ _________________ _________________ _________________
B. Give four examples of levels of biological organization that are smaller than a cell.
_________________ _________________ _________________ _________________
C. Give four examples of levels of biological organization that are smaller than a
multicellular organism, but larger than an organelle.
_________________ _________________ _________________ _________________

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3. Which level of organization is represented for each description below?
A. A body part usually composed of several tissues grouped
together into a structural and functional unit? ________________________
B. A chemical subunit consisting of two or more atoms joined
together by chemical bonds? ________________________
C. A(n) _________________________________describes two or more interacting populations
of different species which inhabit a given area.
D. The smallest unit of matter, not divisible by ordinary chemical
means? ________________________
E. A very large organic molecule (polymer) consisting of many
repeating smaller organic molecules (monomers)? ________________________
F. Organisms living with other organisms, plus their physical surroundings? ________________
G. A well-defined part of a cell, often bounded by a membrane,
and having a specific function? ________________________
H. An individual living entity which carries out all life functions? ________________________
I. A group of organs whose separate functions are integrated to
perform a specific task? ________________________
J. A microscopic structural and functional unit of most living things,
consisting of a cytoplasm surrounded by a limiting membrane? ________________________
K. A group of cells and intercellular substances functioning
together in a specialized activity? ________________________
L. The ________________________________is the region of the earth’s surface,
atmosphere, water, soil and rock where living things can exist.

4. Which level of organization is represented by each example?

A. What level of organization is represented by a nucleus within a cell? _____________________
B. What level is represented by pond of water with algae and cattails growing? ________________
C. What level of organization are you? __________________________________
D. A flock of Canada geese is an example of a(n) __________________________________
E. What level of organization is represented by your mouth, esophagus, stomach and
intestines working together to digest and absorb food? ________________________________
F. Water (H2O) is an example of a(n) __________________________________.
G. A desert or tropical rainforest is an example of a(n) __________________________________.
H. Hydrogen and oxygen are both examples of __________________________________.
I. Your stomach is an example of a(n) __________________________________.