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Characteristics of living organisms: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 1.1 Characteristics of living organisms, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 1: Which process do living organisms use to remove excess carbon dioxide from their bodies? A excretion B movement C nutrition D respiration
  2. Q28

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 28: The diagram shows an iris and a pupil in different light conditions. iris pupil light dark Which characteristic of living organisms is this an example of? A gro
  3. Q1

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 1: A person touches a hot object and rapidly moves their hand away from the hot object. Which characteristic of living organisms is this an example of? A excretion
  4. Q1(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 1(d): Bacteria and yeast are living organisms. Table 1.1 shows descriptions of some characteristics of living organisms. Complete Table 1.1 by writing the name for ea
  5. Q1

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 1: The diagram shows a plant. light Which characteristic of living organisms is shown by the plant in the diagram? A excretion B reproduction C respiration D sensi
  6. Q1

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 1: The diagram shows a plant. light Which characteristic of living organisms is shown by the plant in the diagram? A excretion B reproduction C respiration D sensi
All 6 questions on Characteristics of living organisms, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q1 (1 mark): Which process do living organisms use to remove excess carbon dioxide from their bodies? A excretion B movement C nutrition D respiration
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q28 (1 mark): The diagram shows an iris and a pupil in different light conditions. iris pupil light dark Which characteristic of living organisms is this an example of? A gro
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1 (1 mark): A person touches a hot object and rapidly moves their hand away from the hot object. Which characteristic of living organisms is this an example of? A excretion
  4. June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(d) (3 marks): Bacteria and yeast are living organisms. Table 1.1 shows descriptions of some characteristics of living organisms. Complete Table 1.1 by writing the name for ea
  5. Specimen, Paper 1, Q1 (1 mark): The diagram shows a plant. light Which characteristic of living organisms is shown by the plant in the diagram? A excretion B reproduction C respiration D sensi
  6. Specimen, Paper 2, Q1 (1 mark): The diagram shows a plant. light Which characteristic of living organisms is shown by the plant in the diagram? A excretion B reproduction C respiration D sensi

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