Ompare each of the characteristics of each hierarchical level of organization and what defines them

Answer 1

Hierarchical levels of organization include: Atom, Molecule, Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Tissue System, Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere. The levels are distinguished by emergent properties. For instance, plant guard cells made up of macromolecules and organelles have a cell membrane potential and turgor. Tissues like the xylem are made up of cells and give structural support. Tissue systems like the plant vascular tissue system offer long distance transport of water and nutrients.

Answer 2

The biological levels of organization of living things arranged from the simplest to most complex i.e., organelle, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystem, and biosphere. All living things are made of cells as the cell itself is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms. Cells combine to make tissues, which are groups of similar cells carrying out similar or related functions. Organs are collections of tissues grouped together performing a common function. An organ system is a highest level of organization that consists of functionally related organs