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Q1 · Which characteristic of living organisms is correctly matched to the description? 0973/21 May/June 2019
1 Which characteristic of living organisms is correctly matched to the description? characteristic description A excretion the removal from organisms of the waste products of metabolism B nutrition the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism C respiration the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development D sensitivity the action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place
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Answer: A
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Q2 · Which characteristic of living organisms is correctly matched to the description? 0973/22 May/June 2019
1 Which characteristic of living organisms is correctly matched to the description? characteristic description A excretion the removal from organisms of the waste products of metabolism B nutrition the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism C respiration the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development D sensitivity the action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place
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Answer: A
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Q3 · Which process do all living organisms carry out? 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2019
1 Which process do all living organisms carry out? A asexual reproduction B excretion C ingestion D photosynthesis
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Answer: B
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Q4 · Which characteristic of living organisms is defined as the chemical reactions that break… 0973/21 May/June 2020
1 Which characteristic of living organisms is defined as the chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D reproduction
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Answer: C
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Q5 · Which characteristic of living things is described as the removal of toxic materials and… 0973/22 May/June 2020
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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Q6 · Which statement is the definition of nutrition? 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2020
1 Which statement is the definition of nutrition? A break down of nutrient molecules and the release of energy for metabolism B maintenance of a constant internal environment C removal of the waste products of metabolism D taking in of materials for energy, growth and development
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Answer: D
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Q7 · Which statement about one of the characteristics of living organisms is correct? 0973/21 May/June 2022
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
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Q8 · Which statement about the characteristics of living organisms is correct? 0973/22 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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Q9 · Which is not a characteristic of all living organisms? 0973/22 May/June 2023
1 Which is not a characteristic of all living organisms? A excretion B growth C photosynthesis D sensitivity
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Answer: C
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Q10 · Which characteristic of a living organism releases energy for growth? 0973/21 Oct/Nov 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
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Q11 · Which processes are done by green plants? 0973/21 May/June 2024
1 Which processes are done by green plants? 1 detect stimuli and make appropriate responses 2 break down nutrient molecules to release energy for metabolism 3 take in carbon dioxide, water and ions for energy, growth and development A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
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Answer: A
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Q12 · Which processes are examples of excretion? 0973/22 May/June 2024
1. Which processes are examples of excretion?
release of
oxygen from
photosynthesis
release of
energy from food
A x x key
B x v /=yes
Cc v x X=no
D Jv J
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Answer: B
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Q13 · Which term describes the ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment? 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2024
1 Which term describes the ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment? A excretion B growth C movement D sensitivity
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Answer: D
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Q14 · Which term describes the removal of waste products? 0973/21 May/June 2025
2 Which term describes the removal of waste products? A excretion B growth C metabolism D mitosis
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Answer: A
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Q15 · Which characteristic occurs in all living organisms? 0973/22 May/June 2025
1 Which characteristic occurs in all living organisms? A egestion B excretion C photosynthesis D plasmolysis
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Answer: B
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Q16 · When light shines from one direction only, a plant shoot bends towards the light 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2025
1 When light shines from one direction only, a plant shoot bends towards the light. light Which row gives the characteristics of living organisms shown by the plant shoot? growth movement sensitivity A no yes yes B yes yes no C yes no yes D yes yes yes
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Answer: D
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