Characteristics of living organisms — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973

1 What is correct for all living organisms? A They are sensitive to changes in their environment. B They excrete solid waste from their bodies. C They feed on other living organisms. D They grow larger by increasing their cell number.

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Answer: A

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1 Which characteristic of living organisms is described as the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy? A excretion B nutrition C photosynthesis D respiration

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Answer: D

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1 Which characteristic of living things is described as the removal of toxic materials and substances in excess of requirements? A excretion B homeostasis C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: A

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1 Lions are carnivores that chase, catch and eat zebra. While still chasing zebra, which characteristic of living organisms is not exhibited by the lion? A movement B nutrition C respiration D sensitivity

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Answer: B

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1 Which statement about one of the characteristics of living organisms is correct? A Excretion is the removal of excess substances and toxic materials. B Movement is the ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment. C Nutrition is the maintenance of a constant internal environment. D Respiration is the manufacture of nutrients from raw materials.

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Answer: A

This question in 0973/11 May/June 2022

1 Which statement about the characteristics of living organisms is correct? A Excretion is the chemical reactions in cells that release energy. B Nutrition is the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development. C Respiration is the process that makes more of the same kind. D Sensitivity is the removal of toxic materials and excess substances.

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Answer: B

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

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Answer: D

This question in 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2022

1 Which is not a characteristic of all living organisms? A excretion B growth C photosynthesis D sensitivity

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Answer: C

This question in 0973/12 May/June 2023

1 Which characteristic of a living organism releases energy for growth? A excretion B reproduction C respiration D sensitivity

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Answer: C

This question in 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2023

1 What is a characteristic of all living organisms? A excretion B digestion C photosynthesis D sexual reproduction

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Answer: A

This question in 0973/11 May/June 2024

1 Which two characteristics of living organisms are demonstrated by gravitropism? A growth and nutrition B growth and sensitivity C respiration and nutrition D respiration and sensitivity

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Answer: B

This question in 0973/12 May/June 2024

1 Which characteristic of living things is described as the removal of toxic materials and substances in excess of requirements? A excretion B homeostasis C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: A

This question in 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2024

1 Which characteristic of living organisms involves a permanent increase in size? A excretion B growth C respiration D sensitivity

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Answer: B

This question in 0973/11 May/June 2025

1 Which characteristic of living organisms is described as the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy? A excretion B nutrition C photosynthesis D respiration

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Answer: D

This question in 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2025