Characteristics of living organisms — KCSE Biology

KCSE Biology · 79 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

State the characteristics of living organisms (MRS GREN)

Characteristics of living organisms

Distinguish between living and non-living things

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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two processes that are characteristic of living organisms. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Respiration – the process of releasing energy from food (1 mk)

Excretion – the removal of metabolic waste from the body (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three differences between living and non-living things. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Living things grow and develop, whereas non-living things do not (1 mk)

Living things respond to stimuli, while non-living things do not (1 mk)

Living things reproduce, whereas non-living things cannot reproduce (1 mk)

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State two processes that are involved in the growth of living organisms. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Cell division – increase in the number of cells (1 mk)

Cell enlargement – increase in the size of cells (1 mk)

State three characteristics of living organisms that are essential for survival. (3 marks)

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