Edexcel International GCSE Biology
Edexcel International GCSE Biology Variety of Living Organisms Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Biology exam questions on Variety of Living Organisms, with mark schemes. Covers plants, animals, fungi, protoctists, bacteria and viruses and their features.
Variety 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 Variety 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 Variety of Living Organisms
This sub-topic covers the main groups of organisms.
What you need to know
- Plants and animals Multicellular, with key cell differences.
- Fungi Hyphae, mycelium and saprotrophic nutrition.
- Microorganisms Protoctists, bacteria and viruses, including pathogens.
Common mistakes in Variety of Living Organisms
- Saying fungi photosynthesise.
- Giving viruses a cell structure.
Try two Variety of Living Organisms exam-style questions
1. Describe how fungi feed. (2 marks)
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They secrete enzymes onto food (1) and absorb the products of digestion (1).
2. Give one example of a protoctist. (1 mark)
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Amoeba, Chlorella or Plasmodium.
Variety of Living Organisms FAQs
What does this cover?
The features of the main groups of organisms.
What is a pathogen?
An organism that causes disease.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4BI1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
