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1.1 Characteristics, Classification & Features of
Organisms
Question Paper
Course
CIE IGCSE Biology
Section
1. Characteristics & Classification of Living Organisms
Topic
1.1 Characteristics, Classification & Features of Organisms
Difficulty
Easy
Time Allowed
10
Score
/5
Percentage
/100
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Question 1
The image below shows a house mouse, whose scientific name is Mus musculus.
Which genus does it belong to?
A. Mammal
B. musculus
C. Mus
D. Vertebrate
[1 mark]
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Question 2
Which of the following would not be a characteristic seen in all living organisms?
A. Reproduction
B. Respiration
C. Excretion
D. Photosynthesis
[1 mark]
Question 3
Which name can be given to a group of organisms that have similar morphological features and can reproduce
successfully to produce fertile offspring?
A. Kingdom
B. Genus
C. Family
D. Species
[1 mark]
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Question 4
A yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), glucose and water are mixed in a test tube.
The diagrams show the test tube at the start and after one hour.
Which process causes this change?
A. Reproduction
B. Respiration
C. Growth
D. Sensitivity
[1 mark]
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Question 5
Which class of vertebrate typically gives birth to live young?
A. Mammals
B. Birds
C. Amphibians
D. Reptiles
[1 mark]
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