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Levels of Organizati
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| macro- | large, long |
| -elle | small, diminutive |
| atom | the smallest unit of matter |
| macromolecule | A large complex molecule made up of thousands of covalently bonded atoms |
| protein | A macromolecule used to produce muscle and enzymes |
| carbohydrate | A macromolecule used to provide energy in the cell |
| lipid | Fat, a macromolecule used for long-term energy storage in the body |
| nucleic acid | Macromolecules that carry genetic material |
| organelle | “Little organ” a structure within the cell that performs a specific function |
| cell | the smallest unit of life |
| tissue | A group of cells that work together to perform a function |
| organ | A group of tissues that work together to perform a function |
| organ system | A group oforgans that work together to perform a function |
| organism | a living individual |
| capillaries | Smallest blood vessels where exchange of oxygen/food and carbon dioxide/waste occurs |