THE

FOUNDATION
OF LIFE
THE HIERARCHY
OF BIOLOGICAL
ORGANIZATION
CELL
- the smallest and basic unit or building blocks of life.
- consist of membrane-bound structures, called
organelles.
TISSUE
- made up of a group of cells to perform specific
functions
Connective tissue integrates Epithelial tissues act as
the various parts of the body coverings controlling the
and provides support and movement of materials across
protection to organs. the surface.

Muscle tissue allows the body Nervous tissues propagate

to move. information.
ORGAN
- made up of several tissue and other related
structures that perform specific functions
ORGAN SYSTEM
- made up of several organs that perform specific
functions
ORGANISM
- composed of several organs systems that perform
specific functions
POPULATION
- refers to all the organisms of the
same group or species that live in
a specific area and are capable of
breeding among themselves
COMMUNITY
- defined as an interacting group of
various species in a shared/
common location
ECOSYSTEM
- consist of various groups of organisms and
the physical components of the environment
in which of they interact.
BIOSPHERE
- the highest level in the hierarchy as it
comprise the different parts of the Earth
where life exists
CLASSIFICATION OF CELLS
THE INVENTION OF THE
MICROSCOPE
ZACHARIAS JANSSEN
- Invented the first compound microscope on the late 16th century
(1580-1638).
ROBERT HOOKE
-In 1665, he discovered the cells, by examining a thin slice of cork under
the microscope.

ANTONIE van LEEUWENHOEK

- Created a microscope with a much higher magnification than the
microscope that Hooke used.
- the father of microbiology because he was able to observed
specimens such as bacteria, blood cells, etc.