The Organization of Living Things
Benefits of Being Multicellular Larger size Longer life span Cell Specialization – each type of cell has only one job to do
Examples of Specialized Cells Muscle cells are designed to contract.
Guard cells from a plant are designed to allow gases into and out of the plant.
Nerve cells are designed to send signals.
White blood cells are designed to fight disease.
Red blood cells are designed to carry oxygen.
How are living things organized ?
molecules
organelles
cells
tissues
organs
organ system
organism
Organization of Living Things molecules organelles cells tissues organs organ systems organisms