Topic 1

Question 1

Movement

Answer 1

An action by an organism/part of an organism causing a change of position/place.

Question 2

Respiration

Answer 2

The chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and releases energy for metabolism.

Question 3

Sensitivity

Answer 3

The ability to detect/sense stimuli in the internal/external environment and to make an appropriate response.

Question 4

Growth

Answer 4

A permanent increase in size and by dry mass by and increase in cell number/cell size/both.

Question 5

Reproduction

Answer 5

The process that makes more of the same kind of organism.

Question 6

Exertion

Answer 6

Removal from organisms of the waste product of metabolism, toxic materials & substances in excess requirements.

Question 7

Nutrition

Answer 7

Taking in of materials for energy, growth & development.

Question 8

Species

Answer 8

A group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring.

Question 9

Binomial system

Answer 9

Naming of species as an international agreed system in which scientific name of an organism is made up of two parts showing the genus and species.

Question 10

Morphology

Answer 10

The overall shape and form of organism’s body.

Question 11

Anatomy

Answer 11

The detailed body structure of an organism.