Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Characteristics of living organisms

Characteristics of living organisms — practice question

A group of students discover a tiny organism in a pond. They capture it and place it in a large jar filled with water. They notice that it moves away from light. Before they return it to the pond, it lays some eggs. Which characteristics of living things were shown by this organism?

  • Aexcretion, growth and respiration
  • Bgrowth, nutrition and sensitivity
  • Cmovement, reproduction and sensitivity
  • Dmovement, reproduction and respiration

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