Characteristics of living organisms — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

12 What can cause animals of the same species to vary? genes environment A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2005

8 A person is touched on the back of a hand and they decide to move their arm. What is the path of nerve signals, when the skin is touched, that causes this response? A effector → spinal cord → brain → spinal cord → receptor B effector → spinal cord → receptor → spinal cord → brain C receptor → spinal cord → brain → spinal cord → effector D receptor → spinal cord → effector → spinal cord → brain

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Answer: C

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6 A person accidentally touches a very hot object with their hand. What identifies the receptor, the speed of response and the type of response? receptor speed of response type of response A skin rapid nervous B muscle slow hormonal C eye rapid hormonal D brain slow nervous

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Answer: A

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7 The diagram shows part of the human nervous system. X Y What are X and Y? X Y A brain effector B brain spinal cord C receptor effector D receptor spinal cord

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Answer: B

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11. Which type of variation can be inherited by offspring? variation caused variation caused by genes by environment A v v B v x Cc x v D x x key J/ = variation can be inherited X = variation cannot be inherited

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Answer: B

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9 Which sequence shows the path of a signal through the nervous system when a person touches a hot object? A central nervous system → effector → receptor B effector → central nervous system → receptor C effector → receptor → central nervous system D receptor → central nervous system → effector

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Answer: D

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12 Which type or types of variation in organisms can be inherited? variation caused by | variation caused by genes the environment A Jv v key B v x v=yes Cc x v X =no D x x

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2011

11 Albino humans cannot make any pigment in their skin. A pale-skinned student, who is not an albino, sits in the sun on a number of days. The student’s skin becomes suntanned (darker). What causes this suntanning to happen? A the environment and the student’s albino alleles B the environment and the student’s non-albino alleles C the environment only D the student’s genes only

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

12 Albino humans cannot make any pigment in their skin. A pale-skinned student, who is not an albino, sits in the sun on a number of days. The student’s skin becomes suntanned (darker). What causes this suntanning to happen? A the environment and the student’s albino alleles B the environment and the student’s non-albino alleles C the environment only D the student’s genes only

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2011

11 The diagram shows four test-tubes set up to investigate the conditions needed for germination. tube 1 tube 2 tube 3 tube 4 seeds moist cotton wool liquid liquid absorbing absorbing carbon water water oxygen dioxide 15 °C 15 °C 15 °C 1 °C In which test-tubes will the seeds germinate? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 1

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This question in 0653/11 May/June 2012

9 The diagrams show shoots of maize seedlings. Which shoot shows a geotropic response in which it grows away from the stimulus? A B C D light light gravity gravity

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Answer: D

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9 The diagrams show shoots of maize seedlings. Which shoot shows a geotropic response in which it grows away from the stimulus? A B C D light light gravity gravity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2013

9 The diagrams show shoots of maize seedlings. Which shoot shows a geotropic response in which it grows away from the stimulus? A B C D light light gravity gravity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2013

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A reproduction, nutrition, growth and sensitivity B respiration, nutrition, digestion and photosynthesis C respiration, nutrition, digestion and transpiration D sensitivity, respiration, growth and photosynthesis

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Answer: A

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10 Diagram 1 shows a growing seedling after the first few days’ growth. The seedling was then rotated, held in the position shown in diagram 2 and placed in the dark for three days. diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the shape of the seedling three days later? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2014

1 Which feature of a bird is the only one that helps to define it as a living organism? A It can fly. B It has a hard, horny beak or bill. C It is able to reproduce. D The female lays eggs.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2014

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A reproduction, nutrition, growth and sensitivity B respiration, nutrition, digestion and photosynthesis C respiration, nutrition, digestion and transpiration D sensitivity, respiration, growth and photosynthesis

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Answer: A

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9 Which situation is most likely to cause an increase in the secretion of adrenaline? A A person eats a meal rich in glucose. B A person is awoken suddenly by thunder and lightning. C A person’s blood glucose level decreases because they have not eaten. D A person’s pulse rate falls while they are asleep.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2014

11 Diagram 1 shows a growing seedling after the first few days’ growth. The seedling was then rotated, held in the position shown in diagram 2 and placed in the dark for three days. diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the shape of the seedling three days later? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2014

1 Which characteristics help to define a living organism? A diffusion, movement, respiration B excretion, nutrition, sensitivity C excretion, reproduction, transpiration D growth, inspiration, nutrition

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

2 Which characteristics help to define a living organism? A diffusion, movement, respiration B excretion, nutrition, sensitivity C excretion, reproduction, transpiration D growth, inspiration, nutrition

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

1 A car enters a garage, is filled with fuel and is driven away. Which characteristic of living organisms is not matched by the car in this situation? A excretion B growth C movement D respiration

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2014

1 A biologist keeps a potted plant in a laboratory. Which feature of the potted plant shows that it is a living organism? A It grows larger over time. B It has green leaves. C The compost in the pot dries after he waters it. D The stems contain xylem.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2015

9 Monstera is a climbing plant. Some of its shoots grow away from light, which helps the plant to find support. What is this an example of? A geotropism B photosynthesis C phototropism D respiration

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Answer: C

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10 What is the stimulus for geotropism in plants? A gravity B light C temperature D water

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Answer: A

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1 Which process produces an element that is excreted? A fertilisation B photosynthesis C respiration D transpiration

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Answer: B

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2 Which statement describes nutrition and respiration in plants? A Plants respire only when they are not undergoing nutrition. B Plants respire using a process called photosynthesis. C Plants undergo nutrition and respiration at the same time. D Plants undergo nutrition only when they are not respiring.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

9 Which row describes the stimulus and response in a plant process? name of process stimulus plant response A geotropism gravity root grows down B geotropism light shoot grows up C phototropism gravity shoot grows down D phototropism light root grows up

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

10 Which row is correct for the hormone adrenaline? effect on blood organ where effect on the glucose adrenaline is pulse rate concentration destroyed A lowered decreased kidney B lowered decreased liver C raised increased kidney D raised increased liver

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

1 Which is a characteristic of all living organisms? A breathing B eating C egestion D movement

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Answer: D

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9 The diagram shows the shoots of a tray of seedlings in a box. Light enters the box as shown. box light entering through hole shoots in the box tray Which diagram shows the phototropic response of the shoots after 48 hours? A B hole covered up C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2015

1 What are three characteristics of living organisms? characteristic 1 characteristic 2 characteristic 3 A breathing reproduction sensitivity B digestion growth movement C excretion nutrition transpiration D nutrition reproduction sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing, photosynthesis and transpiration B circulation, excretion and nutrition C digestion, growth and movement D respiration, reproduction and sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

1 Which is a characteristic of all living things? A breathing B eating C photosynthesis D respiration

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Answer: D

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10 What are the stimuli for geotropism and phototropism? geotropism phototropism A gravity light B heat water C light gravity D water heat

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Answer: A

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1 What are the characteristics of living organisms? excretion growth | movement | nutrition | reproduction | respiration veopones, A v v v v Vv JV V B v v x v V 4 V Cc v x x Jv x 4 W, D x v v v Vv JV x

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

1 A boy is playing a game with a dog. Which characteristic shown by the boy and the dog is a characteristic of all living organisms? A Each can hear sounds made by the other. B Meat is an important part of what they eat. C There is hair on their bodies. D They are able to move.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2016

1 A plant bends towards the light. Which characteristics of living organisms does this show? A movement and nutrition B movement and respiration C movement and sensitivity D sensitivity and respiration

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2016

9 Which process in a germinating seed is a tropic response? A the breaking of the outer skin B the root tip growing downwards C the start of photosynthesis D the uptake of water

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2016

1 In an experiment, two pins are pressed onto a student’s hand. The student reports whether they feel one or two pins. Which characteristic of living things is being investigated? A excretion B growth C respiration D sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2016

1 One characteristic of all living organisms is that they carry out respiration. What does this mean? A They break down food to release energy. B They breathe, exchanging gases with the environment. C They release waste into the environment. D They take in food from their surroundings.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2017

1 A person moves their hand away from a hot object. Which characteristic of living organisms is this? A growth B nutrition C reproduction D sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2017

9 Which characteristics of living organisms does a plant show during a geotropism? movement sensitivity

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2017

1 A person moves their hand away from a hot object. Which characteristic of living organisms is this? A growth B nutrition C reproduction D sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2017

9 Which characteristics of living organisms does a plant show during a geotropism? movement sensitivity

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2017

1 Which characteristics help to define a living organism? A diffusion, movement, respiration B excretion, nutrition, sensitivity C excretion, reproduction, transpiration D growth, inspiration, nutrition

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2017

10 The diagrams show shoots of maize seedlings. Which shoot shows a geotropic response in which it grows away from the stimulus? A B C D light light gravity gravity

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2017

1 Which characteristics help to define a living organism? A diffusion, movement, respiration B excretion, nutrition, sensitivity C excretion, reproduction, transpiration D growth, inspiration, nutrition

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2017

11 The diagrams show shoots of maize seedlings. Which shoot shows a geotropic response in which it grows away from the stimulus? A B C D light light gravity gravity

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2017

1 Which characteristics help to define a living organism? A diffusion, movement, respiration B excretion, nutrition, sensitivity C excretion, reproduction, transpiration D growth, inspiration, nutrition

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

12 A student investigated the conditions needed for the germination of seeds. Which seeds will germinate first? A B C D 5 °C 5 °C 20 °C 20 °C seeds dry damp dry damp cotton wool cotton wool cotton wool cotton wool

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

1 Which is a characteristic of all living organisms? A breathing B eating C egestion D movement

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2018

1 Most cars burn fossil fuels to release energy for their movement. Which characteristic of living organisms is similar to this? A excretion B growth C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2018

9 What are the growth responses of a plant to gravity? root grows stem grows A away from gravity away from gravity B away from gravity towards gravity C towards gravity away from gravity D towards gravity towards gravity

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2018

10 The diagram shows four tubes set up to investigate germination. All of the tubes are at 25 °C. In which tube will the seeds germinate first? A B C D carbon oxygen carbon oxygen dioxide dioxide seeds seeds seeds seeds dry cotton dry cotton wet cotton wet cotton wool wool wool wool

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2018

1 Movement is a characteristic of all living organisms. Which two other characteristics of living organisms provide the energy for movement? A excretion and nutrition B growth and sensitivity C nutrition and respiration D respiration and growth

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing, excretion, nutrition B excretion, growth, nutrition C reproduction, respiration, germination D secretion, growth, sensitivity

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

9 In an investigation, four test-tubes containing seeds were set up as shown in the diagram. After several days, which test-tube will contain the most germinated seeds? A B C D dry cotton wool black box seeds seeds gauze damp damp solution dry cotton cotton that cotton wool wool absorbs wool 1 °C 20 °C 20 °C 1 °C oxygen

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

1 A car enters a garage, is filled with fuel and is driven away. Which characteristic of living organisms is not matched by a similar process in the car? A excretion B growth C movement D respiration

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

1 Which characteristics are found in all living organisms? excretion growth photosynthesis respiration A yes yes no yes B yes yes yes no C yes no yes yes D no yes yes yes

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2019

1 A biologist keeps a potted plant in a laboratory. Which feature of the potted plant shows that it is a living organism? A It grows larger over time. B It has green leaves. C The compost in the pot dries after he waters it. D The stems contain xylem.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

10 The diagram shows the shoots of a tray of seedlings in a box. Light enters the box as shown. box light entering through hole shoots in the box tray Which diagram shows the phototropic response of the shoots after 48 hours? A B C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

1 Which characteristic of living organisms describes the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development? A absorption B nutrition C photosynthesis D respiration

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2019

8 A biologist keeps a potted plant in a laboratory. Which feature of the potted plant shows that it is a living organism? A It grows larger over time. B It has green leaves. C The compost in the pot dries after he waters it. D The stems contain xylem.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2019

1 Which characteristic of living organisms describes the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development? A absorption B nutrition C photosynthesis D respiration

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2019

8 A biologist keeps a potted plant in a laboratory. Which feature of the potted plant shows that it is a living organism? A It grows larger over time. B It has green leaves. C The compost in the pot dries after he waters it. D The stems contain xylem.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2019

1 Four biological processes are listed. 1 egestion 2 excretion 3 nutrition 4 respiration Which processes are characteristics of all living organisms? A 1, 2, 3 and 4 B 1, 2 and 3 only C 1, 2 and 4 only D 2, 3 and 4 only

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2020

1 What are three characteristics of living organisms? characteristic 1 characteristic 2 characteristic 3 A breathing reproduction sensitivity B digestion growth movement C excretion nutrition transpiration D nutrition reproduction sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

10 The diagram shows the root of a plant exposed to light and gravity, and the same root a day later. light gravity Light does not influence the growth of roots in this plant. Which row shows how the root has responded? gravitropism phototropism A grows away from the stimulus no response B grows towards the stimulus no response C no response grows away from the stimulus D no response grows towards the stimulus

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

1 A motor car has many features that are similar to the characteristics of living things. Which characteristic of living organisms cannot be matched to a feature of a car? A release of energy by breaking down energy-rich molecules B release of waste materials C reproduction of a similar version of itself D takes in materials for energy

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

9 Which row about whether roots and shoots respond to gravity is correct? respond to gravity roots shoots A no no B no yes C yes no D yes yes

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

1 A plant is placed next to a window. After a few days, its leaves face the light. Which characteristic is this displaying? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

8 The diagram shows a germinating seed. light soil What does the germinating seed show? shoot root A negative phototropism negative gravitropism B negative phototropism positive gravitropism C positive phototropism negative gravitropism D positive phototropism positive gravitropism

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2020

1 What are the characteristics of living organisms? excretion growth | movement | nutrition | reproduction | respiration jresponee A Jv Jv Jv JV JV JV J B J J 4 V JV V V Cc v x x v x Jv Jv D x Jv Jv Jv JV JV x

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2021

9 A plant in a pot was placed on its side for four days. shoot root start after four days Which row describes the gravitropic response in the root and shoot? root shoot A positive negative B negative positive C negative negative D positive positive

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2021

1 Movement is a characteristic of all living organisms. Which two other characteristics of living organisms provide the energy for movement? A excretion and nutrition B growth and sensitivity C nutrition and respiration D respiration and growth

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

1 What is a characteristic of all living organisms? A breathing B eating C egestion D movement

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2022

2 Most cars burn fossil fuels to release energy for their movement. Which characteristic of living organisms is similar to this? A excretion B growth C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2022

2 Most cars burn fossil fuels to release energy for their movement. Which characteristic of living organisms is similar to this? A excretion B growth C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2022

2 Most cars burn fossil fuels to release energy for their movement. Which characteristic of living organisms is similar to this? A excretion B growth C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2022

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing, excretion, nutrition B excretion, growth, nutrition C reproduction, respiration, germination D secretion, growth, sensitivity

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

11 Which environmental conditions are necessary for seeds to germinate? suitable oxygen sunlight water temperature A yes yes yes no B yes yes no yes C no no yes yes D no yes no yes

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing, excretion, nutrition B excretion, growth, nutrition C reproduction, respiration, germination D secretion, growth, sensitivity

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing, excretion, nutrition B excretion, growth, nutrition C reproduction, respiration, germination D secretion, growth, sensitivity

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2022

1 Which characteristics help to define a living organism? A diffusion, movement, respiration B excretion, nutrition, sensitivity C excretion, reproduction, transpiration D growth, inspiration, nutrition

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2023

1 Which characteristic of living organisms involves chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D sensitivity

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2023

1 Which process removes toxic materials from an organism? A digestion B egestion C excretion D respiration

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Answer: C

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10 Which word describes the growth of a plant towards light? A gravitropism B movement C photosynthesis D phototropism

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2023

1 What is a characteristic of all living things? A egestion B ingestion C nutrition D photosynthesis

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2023

1 The diagram shows a plant absorbing carbon dioxide in order to carry out photosynthesis. carbon dioxide Which characteristic of all living organisms is this? A movement B nutrition C excretion D reproduction

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2023

1. Acar burns gasoline (petrol), providing energy to drive its wheels and releasing exhaust fumes. To which characteristics of living things are these processes similar? excretion sensitivity | movement | respiration

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2024

1 Which characteristic of living organisms is the removal of substances in excess of requirements? A excretion B nutrition C reproduction D respiration

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2024

1 What are the characteristics of living organisms? excretion growth | movement | nutrition | reproduction | respiration | sensitivity A x v v v v v x B v x x v x v v Cc v v x v v v v D v v v v v v v

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2024

1 A plant bends towards the light. Which characteristics of living organisms does this show? A movement and nutrition B movement and respiration C movement and sensitivity D sensitivity and respiration

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

1 Chemical reactions in a muscle cell release energy by breaking down nutrient molecules. Which characteristic of living things is this an example of? A excretion B growth C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

11 In which flask do the cress seeds germinate first? A B wet cotton wool wet cotton wool and cress seeds and cress seeds liquid absorbs liquid absorbs carbon dioxide oxygen C D dry cotton wool dry cotton wool and cress seeds and cress seeds granules absorb ice water

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

9 When a seed is germinated in the dark, the shoot grows upwards. What is this growth response? A away from gravity B away from light C towards gravity D towards light

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

9 When a seed is germinated in the dark, the shoot grows upwards. What is this growth response? A away from gravity B away from light C towards gravity D towards light

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2024

12 The diagram shows an investigation into the germination of seeds. Each dish contains 10 seeds of the same species. The dishes are placed in the light at 20 °C. box that blocks light dish wet cotton wool wet cotton wool dry cotton wool 1 2 3 In which dishes will the seeds germinate? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 only

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2025

1 What are characteristics of all living organisms? A excretion, breathing and sensitivity B gas exchange and muscle contraction C movement, excretion and respiration D muscle contraction and sensitivity

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Answer: C

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1 Which word describes the removal of waste products and substances in excess of requirements from an organism? A absorption B egestion C excretion D ingestion

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Answer: C

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1. Which row shows substances that are removed by the process of excretion? substances in excess of waste products undigested food requirements 00 DW D> \ N\ NX \ N\ «KOS \ & NON

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2025

1 One characteristic of living organisms is to detect and respond to changes in the environment. What is this characteristic? A growth B movement C reproduction D sensitivity

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2025

1 A student is playing a game of football. Which characteristics of living organisms does the student show? 1 growth 2 movement 3 respiration 4 sensitivity A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 3 and 4 C 1 only D 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2025

1 A student is playing a game of football. Which characteristics of living organisms does the student show? 1 growth 2 movement 3 respiration 4 sensitivity A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 3 and 4 C 1 only D 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: D

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