Question
Biology is the study of living things.
Which characteristic applies to all forms of life?
A able to move from place to place
B able to reproduce
C carry out photosynthesis
D possess a nervous system
Answer/Explanation
Ans
B
Question
Which characteristic do all living organisms show?
A breathing
B excretion
C photosynthesis
D tropism
Answer/Explanation
Ans: B
Question
The diagrams show a test-tube containing pond water. The green colour is caused by
microorganisms that have chloroplasts.
Which characteristics of living organisms are shown?
A excretion, growth and movement
B movement, nutrition and sensitivity
C nutrition, reproduction and respiration
D reproduction, sensitivity and growth
Answer/Explanation
Ans
B
Question
Which organisms carry out respiration, growth, movement and excretion?
A all animals and all plants
B animals only
C arthropods and flowering plants only
D plants only
Answer/Explanation
Ans: A
Question
A living organism, X, can make its own food, get rid of toxic materials and detect and respond to
stimuli.
What other four processes must organism X carry out to stay alive?
A excretion, growth, movement, sensitivity
B excretion, growth, nutrition, respiration
C growth, movement, reproduction, respiration
D movement, reproduction, respiration, sensitivity
Answer/Explanation
Ans: C