The Organism 🎯

Every organism is a product of . They possess Adaptations —inherited traits that increase their chances of survival.

Groups of similar cells working together (e.g., muscle tissue). The Organism

Different tissues working for a specific function (e.g., the heart). Every organism is a product of

An organism is any individual living system, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or bacterium. To be considered "alive," an organism generally must: such as an animal

Regulate its internal environment (like temperature or pH).

Heterotrophs (must eat other organisms for energy). 4. Survival Mechanisms

React to external changes in its environment. 2. The Hierarchy of Structure Organisms are organized in a "ladder" of complexity.