What Is the Correct Ordering in the Hierarchal Levels of the Organization

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the correct ordering in the hierarchal levels of the organization of life,from the least inclusive to the most inclusive?  

• A) Atoms, tissues, cells, organs, and organisms
• B) Molecules, cells, organs, tissues, and organisms
• C) Ecosystems, populations, tissues, cells, and organs
• D) Cells, tissues, organs, communities, and populations
• E) Cells, tissues, organs, organisms, and ecosystems

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP, commonly occurring in nearly all living cells.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

The efficiency with which the heart, lungs, and vascular system supply oxygen-rich blood to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

Creatine

A naturally occurring compound in the body that supports energy production, particularly in muscle cells, and is often supplemented for athletic performance.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, critical for metabolic processes.