Edexcel International GCSE Biology
Edexcel International GCSE Biology Characteristics of Living Organisms Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Biology exam questions on Characteristics of Living Organisms, with mark schemes. Covers the eight life processes shared by all living organisms.
Characteristics of Living Organisms exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 1: The Nature and Variety of Living Organisms, including Characteristics of Living Organisms. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4BI1 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Edexcel International GCSE Biology Characteristics of Living Organisms
This sub-topic covers what makes something alive.
What you need to know
- Life processes Movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutrition.
- Homeostasis Controlling internal conditions.
- Applying definitions Deciding whether something is living.
Common mistakes in Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Confusing excretion and egestion.
- Listing breathing instead of respiration.
Try two Characteristics of Living Organisms exam-style questions
1. State two characteristics of living organisms. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
Any two of: respiration, growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition, movement, sensitivity, homeostasis.
2. Explain why a virus is not considered living. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
It cannot carry out life processes outside a host cell.
Characteristics of Living Organisms FAQs
What does this cover?
The characteristics of living organisms.
Is this assessed on its own?
Usually as short recall questions.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4BI1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
