Multiple Choice Question

Question

Mitchell created a diagram to describe the levels of organization within a multicellular organism, in order from smallest to largest.

Which mistake did Mitchell make in his diagram?
A.
Mitchell did not correctly describe tissues.

B.
Mitchell reversed the order of tissues and organs.

C.
Mitchell did not correctly describe organ systems.

D.
Mitchell reversed the order of organ systems and organisms.

Answer 1

To determine the mistake Mitchell made in his diagram regarding the levels of organization within a multicellular organism, we must consider the correct order:

1. Cells
2. Tissues
3. Organs
4. Organ Systems
5. Organisms

Now, let's evaluate the options:

A. Mitchell did not correctly describe tissues.

• This could be correct if he misrepresented what tissues are, but we need more context.

B. Mitchell reversed the order of tissues and organs.

• This could be true if he depicted tissues as being larger or more complex than organs, which is incorrect.

C. Mitchell did not correctly describe organ systems.

• Similar to option A, this depends on how he described organ systems.

D. Mitchell reversed the order of organ systems and organisms.

• This is incorrect as organ systems are always smaller than organisms.

Based on the standard hierarchy, the most likely mistake Mitchell made in his diagram is option B: Mitchell reversed the order of tissues and organs.