1 Which process releases water and energy?

A aerobic respiration

B osmosis

C photosynthesis

D protein synthesis

[1]

[Total: 1]

2 The plant Mimosa pudica has leaves that fold in when touched.

This demonstrates movement and which other characteristic?

A excretion

B growth

C nutrition

D sensitivity

[1]

[Total: 1]
3 The diagram shows the apparatus at the beginning of an investigation into temperature change during the
germination of seeds. The temperature at the start of the investigation was 25 °C in both flasks.

After two days the temperature in flask 1 is 25 °C. The temperature in flask 2 is 28 °C.

vacuum
flask

dead and living seeds

cotton wool

thermometer

flask 1 flask 2

Which characteristic of living organisms is shown in this experiment?

A excretion

B growth

C reproduction

D respiration

[1]

[Total: 1]
4 All living organisms show the same seven characteristics.

State four of the characteristics of living organisms.

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[Total: 4]

5 Reproduction is a characteristic of all living organisms.

State two other characteristics of all living organisms.

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[Total: 2]

6 Excretion is a characteristic of living organisms.

Growth is another characteristic of living organisms.

Define the term growth.

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[Total: 2]

7 State three characteristics of living organisms other than excretion and growth.

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[Total: 3]
8 One stage in the development of a flowering plant is the germination of seeds.

Define the term development.

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[Total: 1]

9 The kidney is one of the main excretory organs of the body.

Define the term excretion.

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[Total: 3]

10 Which components make up most of the dry mass of a balanced diet?

A calcium compounds, carbohydrates and fats

B carbohydrates, fats and proteins

C fats, proteins and vitamins

D proteins, vitamins and calcium compounds

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[Total: 1]

11 What may be defined as an ‘increase in dry mass’?

A growth

B nutrition

C reproduction

D respiration

[1]
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12 Define the term excretion.

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[Total: 3]

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