Choose the correct arrangement of items 1-5, ranking them from the highest to the lowest level of complexity.
(1)organism
(2)tissue
(3)chemical or molecular
(4)cellular
(5)organ system
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C) 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
D) 5, 3, 2, 4, 1
E) 2, 4, 1, 5, 3

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct arrangement of items 1-5 from the highest to the lowest level of complexity is:
1) organism - the highest level of organization
2) organ system - several organs working together to perform a specific function
3) tissue - a group of cells with similar structure and function
4) cellular - the basic unit of life, made up of molecules and organelles
5) chemical or molecular - the smallest level of organization, made up of atoms and molecules.

Therefore, option C is the correct order.

Choose the Correct Arrangement of Items 1-5, Ranking Them from the Highest