Answer to Question #279621 in Molecular Biology for Elma

Question

Questions:

1. What are the major organizational levels among living things? Briefly discuss each level and

give examples.

2. What are the steps of scientific method? Discuss each step briefly.

3. What are the four (4) biomolecules present among living things? Briefly discuss their

function.

4. Discuss the two phases of photosynthesis.

5. Choose one (1) human organ system. Discuss the system’s function and parts. Give an

example of a disease related to the system.

6. What are the hierarchy levels of the current taxonomic classification among living

organisms? Give an example of an organism and state its taxonomic classification based on

the hierarchal levels.

Answer 1

The highest level of organization for living things is the biosphere; it encompasses all other levels. The biological levels of organization of living things arranged from the simplest to most complex are: organelle, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystem, and biosphere.