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Levels of Organization. Atoms Smallest part of matter NON-living. Molecules 2 or more bonded atoms Form compounds NON-living. Macromolecule Very large molecules Proteins, fats, carbohydrates NON-living. Organelles “Tiny organs” Made of macromolecules. Cells
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Atoms • Smallest part of matter • NON-living
Molecules • 2 or more bonded atoms • Form compounds • NON-living
Macromolecule • Very large molecules • Proteins, fats, carbohydrates • NON-living
Organelles • “Tiny organs” • Made of macromolecules
Cells • Made of organelles • Basic unit of structure & function • LIVING
Tissues • The same kind cells working together • LIVING
Organs • Tissues that work together. • LIVING
Organ Systems • Organs that work together • LIVING
Organisms • Entire living things • Usually made of systems • May be a single cell • LIVING
Population • Same type of organism living together.
Community • Several populations living together • Populations interact
Ecosystem • A biotic (living) community plus the abiotic (nonliving) features
Biome • Similar ecosystems on earth together
Biosphere • Whole living layer around the globe • Includes abiotic features http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch8en/conc8en/envisys.html