1aEasy1 markWhich is one of the seven characteristics of living organisms?ARefractionBExcretionCCondensationDNeutralisationGrade answerGrading criteria
1bMedium1 markIn binomial nomenclature, which name is written first?AnswerGrade answerGrading criteria
2aHard3 marksCreate a clear annotated answer on the canvas. Use a diagram, graph, flowchart, equation layout and/or concise labels to show your reasoning.Use the idea of DNA base sequences to explain why two organisms with more similar DNA are usually classified as more closely related.PenEraserUndoRedoClearDraw with the mouse or a finger.Grade answerGrading criteria
3aEasy1 markWhat are the seven characteristics of living organisms?AMovement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutritionBA group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspringCAn internationally agreed two-part name: genus followed by speciesDAt each step choose between two contrasting statements until one organism/group remainsGrade answerGrading criteria
3bEasy1 markWhat is a species?AMovement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutritionBAn internationally agreed two-part name: genus followed by speciesCAt each step choose between two contrasting statements until one organism/group remainsDA group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspringGrade answerGrading criteria
3cEasy1 markWhat is binomial naming?AMovement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutritionBA group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspringCAn internationally agreed two-part name: genus followed by speciesDAt each step choose between two contrasting statements until one organism/group remainsGrade answerGrading criteria
4aEasy1 markHow does a dichotomous key work?AMovement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutritionBAt each step choose between two contrasting statements until one organism/group remainsCA group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspringDAn internationally agreed two-part name: genus followed by speciesGrade answerGrading criteria
4bEasy1 markWhat is the main structure of a virus?AGenetic material inside a protein coat; viruses are not cellularBMovement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutritionCA group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspringDAn internationally agreed two-part name: genus followed by speciesGrade answerGrading criteria
5aMedium1 markUse the lesson knowledge to answer precisely: What are the seven characteristics of living organisms?AA group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspringBAn internationally agreed two-part name: genus followed by speciesCAt each step choose between two contrasting statements until one organism/group remainsDMovement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutritionGrade answerGrading criteria
5bMedium1 markUse the lesson knowledge to answer precisely: What is a species?AMovement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutritionBA group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspringCAn internationally agreed two-part name: genus followed by speciesDAt each step choose between two contrasting statements until one organism/group remainsGrade answerGrading criteria
6aMedium1 markWhich group below is NOT a source of pathogens?ABacteriaBProtoctistsCVirusesDFernsGrade answerGrading criteria
6bMedium1 markMost fungi, such as Mucor, have a body made of thread-like structures containing many nuclei. What is this body called?AnswerGrade answerGrading criteria