1. The Organization of Living Things

2. Characteristics of Living Organisms
1. Organization-cell-basic unit of all living organisms
2. Metabolism-biochemical activity to build up or break down material
3. Homeostasis-balance-equilibrium
4. Movement (Biological)-locomotion
5. Growth and repair
6. Reproduction-asexual, cellular, Sexual, new species
7. Response to a stimulus
8. Adaptation-a change over time

3. Multicellular
Larger Size
Longer Life
Specialization

4. Tissue A group of cells that work together to perform a specific job
Four basic types of animal tissue
Nerve tissue
Muscle tissue
Connective tissue
Protective tissue
Plant tissues
Transport Tissue
Protective Tissue
Ground Tissue

5. Organs
A structure that is made up of two or more tissues to perform a specific function
Organ System
A group of organs working together to perform a function

6. Organism
Anything that can perform life functions by itself

7. Structure and Function
The arrangement of parts in an organism
Includes:
Shape
Material
The job the part does

8. Working Together Cells Tissue Organ Organ System Organism www.msu.edu
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