1. What is the hierarchy of life? Describe
2. Why do you think it is important for scientists to organize life into a hierarchy for study?
3. What is the difference between an atom, molecule, and macromolecule? Give an example of each.
4. How are cells, tissues, and organs related to one another? Give an example of each.
5. Explain how a disturbance in a lower level of the life hierarchy organization, a cell for example, can impact the higher levels, an organism for example.
6. Why are there many different cell types in the human body if they all contain identical DNA?
7. Describe cell specialization. Why is it important that cells are able to specialize?
8. Compare and contrast the structure and function of a neuron and a red blood cell. How do their structures allow them to perform their functions?
9. What are the four types of tissues found in the human body? How are they classified?
10. What are diseases? How can a disease create symptoms in multiple organ systems? Give an example.
