Characteristics and classification of living organisms — IGCSE Biology (0610) questions by topic

The diagram shows how a seed changes after it is planted in soil and watered. (The diagram shows a four-stage sequence: a bean seed in the soil; the seed beginning to develop a…

Which row describes each part of the binomial system name for humans? Homo sapiens --- --- --- A genus kingdom B genus species C species genus D species kingdom

What are the characteristics of fish? maintain a constant body temperature eggs covered in jelly external ears present scales present --- --- --- --- --- A yes no yes no B yes yes…

When a herbivore sees a carnivore, which characteristic of living things is involved? A excretion B growth C reproduction D sensitivity

Which organism has been named using the binomial system? A Brown seaweed B Polar bear C Red fox D Vulpes vulpes

Which list contains only arthropods? A amphibians, insects, myriapods B arachnids, crustaceans, myriapods C crustaceans, insects, fish D insects, myriapods, reptiles

The Venus flytrap is a plant that feeds on insects. When an insect lands on a specially adapted leaf, the leaf folds very quickly and traps the insect. The leaves produce enzymes…

A rat has the scientific name Rattus rattus. What do the two parts of this name refer to? A genus and species B kingdom and genus C kingdom and species D species and group

Which of the animals shown is a crustacean? The diagram shows four animals labelled A to D: A is a winged insect (e.g. a bee/fly with wings and three pairs of legs); B is an…

Which characteristic of living things requires carbon dioxide to diffuse into a leaf? A excretion B movement C nutrition D respiration

Which set of features is characteristic only of birds? A hair and wings B hard-shelled eggs and feathers C scales and soft-shelled eggs D wings and soft-shelled eggs

The photograph shows an animal called a margay (a spotted wild cat). Four processes that occur in the margay are listed. - excretion - growth - digestion - respiration How many of…

Part of the base sequence of DNA from four species was determined. species 1 T C A G G A T T species 2 T G A G C A A T species 3 T G A G C A A G species 4 T G A G G A T T Which…

A single-celled organism has chloroplasts, a cell wall and a nucleus. Which kingdom is this organism placed in? A fungus B plant C prokaryote D protoctist

The diagram shows an aquatic plant in light. [Diagram: a test tube of water containing an aquatic plant at the bottom; light is directed at the plant from the left (arrow labelled…

The diagrams show four organisms. Which organism is a prokaryote? [Diagrams (not to scale): A is a rod-shaped cell with a cell wall and coiled circular DNA but no nucleus; B is an…

Reproduction is one characteristic of living organisms. State two other characteristics.

Fig. 7.1 is a photograph of an Asian elephant, Elephas maximus. State the genus name for the Asian elephant.

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium. Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of the bacterium that causes gonorrhoea. The diagram shows the bacterial cell with…

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph of a fish. Fig. 1.2 is a photograph of an amphibian. State two visible features that distinguish the fish in Fig. 1.1 from the amphibian in Fig. 1.2.

Fig. 5.1 is a photograph of a koala. Koalas are marsupial mammals that give birth to offspring that are incompletely developed; the offspring develops further for several months…

Fig. 2.1 is a photograph of a spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum. Spider plants can reproduce by producing an identical plantlet, which grows away from the single parent plant.…

Fig. 6.1 shows a boreal toad, Anaxyrus boreas. This toad is listed as an endangered species. State the genus of the boreal toad.

The diagram shows a leaf on a plant. The diagram shows simple sugars made in the leaf, water taken up from the soil, carbon dioxide from the air, and sunlight reaching the leaf.…

Which description of a species is correct? A a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring B a group of animals that can produce genetically different…

The diagram shows a dolphin. Dolphins are mammals that live in the sea. Which row correctly identifies some of the features of dolphins (organ of gas exchange; produces milk)? A…

A student exposed a fly larva to light and temperature gradients. They lit the area from one side and made one side of the area warmer than the other. They traced the path of the…

The table shows the scientific names and the common names of four plants: Althaea officinalis (marsh mallow); Hottonia palustris (water violet); Viola palustris (marsh violet);…

The diagram shows an arthropod. Which group does this arthropod belong to? A arachnid B crustacean C insect D myriapod

Students find a small organism in a pond. They catch it and put it into a large jar of water. They see that the organism swims away from light. It lays some eggs before it is put…

Which description of a species is correct? A a group of organisms living at the same time B a group of organisms living in the same area C a group of organisms that can reproduce…

The table shows the number of animals collected in a sample from a woodland and the groups to which they belong: arachnids 10; crustaceans 8; insects 80; myriapods 7. How many of…

Some vertebrates have body hair. Which group do these vertebrates belong to? A amphibian B bird C mammal D reptile

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…

The diagram shows an animal. Using the key, which genus does the animal belong to? Key: has jointed legs - three pairs of legs (- has tail = A Hexagenia; no tail = B Dytiscus) or…

Which statement is true for all species of organisms? A A species is a group of organisms that are genetically identical. B A species is a group of organisms that produce fertile…

Which group of living organisms includes the myriapods? A arthropods B prokaryotes C protoctists D vertebrates

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

The chimpanzee belongs to the species Pan troglodytes. What is the genus of this species? A chimpanzee B Pan C Pan troglodytes D troglodytes

The diagram shows a tree leaf. Use the key to identify the tree species to which the leaf belongs. Key: leaf shape - leaf is simple, with no leaflets (- leaf edge smooth = A Fagus…

What is a description of excretion? A a chemical reaction that releases energy B a permanent increase in size and dry mass C removal of waste products of metabolism D taking in…

The scientific name for a domestic horse is Equus caballus. Which row shows the two parts of the name using the binomial system? (columns: Equus; caballus) A kingdom; species B…

A population of a species of fish was accidentally introduced into a lake. State two features that can be used to classify this introduced species as a fish.

Fig. 3.1 shows the structure of the pathogen that causes cholera, with structures labelled A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. State the name of the kingdom that includes the pathogen…

Organisms from the genus Chlorella are protoctists. State the additional information required to name Chlorella according to the binomial system.

Fig. 4.1 shows a diagram of two flowers from different plants of the same species. Describe what is meant by the term species.

Aphids are arthropods. Aphids insert their mouthpieces into the phloem in the stem of a plant to feed. An aphid is shown in Fig. 2.1 (magnification ×22). Identify two features…

What are characteristics of all organisms? A egestion and excretion B egestion and nutrition C excretion and nutrition D excretion and photosynthesis

The scientific name for the golden eagle is Aquila chrysaetos. What is the genus of the golden eagle? A Aquila B chrysaetos C eagle D golden

The diagram shows four arthropods (Pediculus ×20, Anopheles ×10, Dermacentor ×7, Carcinus ×0.5). How many of these arthropods are insects? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

Living animals release carbon dioxide. This is an example of which life process? A excretion B movement C nutrition D sensitivity

Some statements about species are given. 1 Members of a species all look identical. 2 Members of a species belong to the same genus. 3 Members of a species can produce fertile…

The table shows some features of different animals (columns: wings, hair, scales) with ticks for each row A–D. Which animal is a reptile? A B C D

What are excretion, sensitivity and reproduction characteristics of? A all animals and all plants B animals only C plants only D some animals and some plants

The photograph shows an organism (a bird). Which visible feature can be used to classify this organism as a bird? A feathers B lays eggs C two legs D wings

The diagram shows an arthropod. Which features are characteristic of all arthropods? A jointed legs and segmented body B jointed legs and thorax C segmented body and wings D…

What are characteristics of all organisms? A egestion and excretion B egestion and nutrition C excretion and nutrition D excretion and photosynthesis

The scientific name for the golden eagle is Aquila chrysaetos. What is the genus of the golden eagle? A Aquila B chrysaetos C eagle D golden

Which process occurs both in plants and in animals? A excretion B phagocytosis C photosynthesis D transpiration

Some statements about species are given. 1 Members of a species all look identical. 2 Members of a species belong to the same genus. 3 Members of a species can produce fertile…

What are two characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing and reproduction B photosynthesis and excretion C reproduction and respiration D respiration and photosynthesis

The photograph shows an organism (a bird). Which visible feature can be used to classify this organism as a bird? A feathers B lays eggs C two legs D wings

Describe the meaning of the term species.

Fig. 1.1 shows a photograph of a pseudoscorpion, with one part labelled A. State two features, visible in Fig. 1.1, that can be used to classify this organism as an arachnid.

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph of an insect. Insects are arthropods. Arthropods belong to the animal kingdom. State the name of one other kingdom.

Some processes carried out by living organisms are listed. 1 egestion 2 excretion 3 reproduction 4 respiration Which processes are carried out by all living organisms? A 1, 2, 3…

The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens. What does Homo refer to? A mammal B genus C kingdom D species

Which row is correct for arthropod classification? Columns: arthropod group; antennae present; number of body parts; number of legs. A arachnids; no; 2; 6 B crustaceans; yes; 3; 8…

Which processes are characteristics of all living organisms? 1 digestion 2 respiration 3 excretion A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 only D 2 only

Using the binomial system, the Arctic fox is called Vulpes lagopus. Which row is correct? Columns: Vulpes; lagopus. A genus; kingdom B genus; species C species; genus D species;…

The diagrams show four different types of arthropod (A–D), each labelled with an arthropod group (crustacean, insect, myriapod, arachnid). Which organism is labelled with its…

What are characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing, growth and movement B egestion, nutrition and reproduction C digestion, excretion and respiration D reproduction,…

Using the binomial system, the name of a lion is Panthera leo. Which statement is correct? A The lion belongs to the kingdom Panthera. B The lion belongs to the genus Panthera. C…

Which feature would place organisms into the crustacean group of arthropods? A eight legs B six legs C two pairs of antennae D usually have two pairs of wings

Some processes carried out by living organisms are listed. 1 egestion 2 excretion 3 reproduction 4 respiration Which processes are carried out by all living organisms? A 1, 2, 3…

The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens. What does Homo refer to? A mammal B genus C kingdom D species

Which processes are characteristics of all living organisms? 1 digestion 2 respiration 3 excretion A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 only D 2 only

Using the binomial system, the Arctic fox is called Vulpes lagopus. Which row is correct? Columns: Vulpes; lagopus. A genus; kingdom B genus; species C species; genus D species;…

Which feature is found in viruses? A cell wall B mitochondria C nucleus D protein coat

What are characteristics of all living organisms? A breathing, growth and movement B egestion, nutrition and reproduction C digestion, excretion and respiration D reproduction,…

Using the binomial system, the name of a lion is Panthera leo. Which statement is correct? A The lion belongs to the kingdom Panthera. B The lion belongs to the genus Panthera. C…

All living organisms can be classified into groups by the features they share. Complete the sentences about classifying organisms. A species is a group of organisms that reproduce…

Fig. 7.1 is a photograph of a lionfish (Pterois volitans). State the genus of the lionfish.

Frogs are classified as amphibians. State two features of amphibians that distinguish them from all other vertebrates.