Cambridge IGCSE Biology · 0610
Characteristics of living organisms
The seven life processes and how living things are classified. Answer these 7 exam-style questions and get each one marked against the mark scheme — with the misconceptions it tests. No account needed to start.
Exam-style questions0 / 7 answered
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?
A characteristic shared by all living organisms is:
State two reasons biologists debate whether viruses are 'alive'.4 marks
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A teacher says 'a river is alive because it moves.' Explain why this is wrong.4 marks
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State two characteristics of living organisms shown by a growing seedling.4 marks
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State two characteristics of living organisms shown by a growing seedling. [2 marks]2 marks
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We catch common misconceptions, not just marks.
Define respiration using the Cambridge definition.5 marks
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We catch common misconceptions, not just marks.