Characteristics of living organisms — Paper 2 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

10 The ribs are lowered as we breathe out. Which characteristic of living organisms does this illustrate? A growth B movement C respiration D sensitivity

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Answer: B

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3 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

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6 What is the function of microorganisms in yoghurt making? A They make the sugar in milk become solid. B They produce lactic acid. C They raise the pH of the mixture. D They reduce the fat content of the milk.

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Answer: B

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13 What may be defined as ‘an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place’? A growth B movement C reproduction D sensitivity

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Answer: B

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1 Which is a characteristic of all living things? A a heart B breathing C excretion D sexual reproduction

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Answer: C

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1 One way to test for microscopic life in soil is to see if carbon dioxide is released. Which characteristic of living things is being tested? A growth B nutrition C reproduction D respiration

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Answer: D

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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

This question in 0654/21 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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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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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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1 What is a plant demonstrating when carbon dioxide is released from its cells? A assimilation B egestion C excretion D nutrition

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Answer: C

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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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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 A scientist is studying a living organism. She observes that it has the ability to remove the waste products of metabolism. What characteristic of living organisms is being observed? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D reproduction

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Answer: A

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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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1 A plant is placed on a windowsill. The next day, it is found to have all of its leaves facing the light. Which of the characteristics is this plant displaying? 1 a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both 2 an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place 3 the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses A 3 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

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1 What 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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1 Which statement defines excretion? A the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism B the removal from organisms of the waste products of metabolism C the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development D the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses

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Answer: B

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1 Which processes do green plants carry out? 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 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

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1 Ten woodlice were placed in a dish. Half of the dish was dark and the other half of the dish was light. At the end of one hour, all of the woodlice had moved to the dark side of the dish. Which characteristic of living organisms does this experiment demonstrate in woodlice? A respiration B excretion C nutrition D sensitivity

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Answer: D

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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

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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 During a sunny day, stomata are open to allow gas exchange. Oxygen moves out of the plant through the stomata. Which characteristic of living things is described? A excretion B movement C reproduction D respiration

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Answer: A

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1 The diagram shows how an aquatic carnivorous bladderwort plant reacts to tiny aquatic organisms that swim by. animal is digested aquatic carnivorous by juices produced bladderwort plant contains air animal swims in by the plant plant stalk Which characteristics of living organisms are shown by this plant? A excretion and growth B growth and sensitivity C nutrition and excretion D nutrition and sensitivity

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Answer: D

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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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1 Which term is used to describe the removal of toxic materials from living organisms? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D secretion

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Answer: A

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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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1 Which characteristics of living things are demonstrated by phototropism? 1 growth 2 nutrition 3 reproduction 4 sensitivity A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: B

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1 A person throws a ball which their dog runs after and brings back to them. Which characteristics of living things is the dog showing by this action? A growth and nutrition B movement and nutrition C movement and sensitivity D sensitivity and growth

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Answer: C

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1 Which characteristic of living things is shown when a green plant absorbs light energy and produces glucose? A excretion B growth C nutrition D respiration

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Answer: C

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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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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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1 What do both animals and plants need to meet their nutritional requirements? A carbon dioxide B ions C light D organic compounds

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Answer: B

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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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1. Auxinis a chemical that is produced in shoot tips. With which characteristics of living things is auxin involved? growth movement sensitivity 0 OW PD «x Me \ \ x <x \ x

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Answer: A

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1 Soya seeds contain a lot of protein and are often fed to farm animals. Which characteristic of living things will benefit from the soya seeds? A excretion B growth C movement D sensitivity

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Answer: B

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2 Which term describes the removal of waste products? A excretion B growth C metabolism D mitosis

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/21 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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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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1 Which rows match characteristics of living things with their descriptions? characteristic description 1 excretion removal of waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements 2 growth processes that make more of the same kind of organism 3 nutrition taking in of materials for energy, growth and development 4 respiration chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism A 1, 2 and 4 B 1, 3 and 4 C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 4 only

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Answer: B

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