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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science, topic 1

Characteristics and classification of living organisms

All living things share seven characteristics. This topic covers what each characteristic means, and the features of viruses, which are not made of cells.

Subtopics

Work through them in order. Each one has notes, exam questions and flashcards, and a PDF of each. Subtopics that are not in 0653 are left out.

  1. 1Characteristics and classification Spec B1.1The seven characteristics of living organisms (MRS GREN) and the definition of each one.NotesQuestions 2Flashcards 4
  2. 2Features of organisms SupplementSpec B10.1Viruses: why they are not made of cells, and their two features, a protein coat and genetic material.NotesFlashcards 1

Whole topic

When you have done the subtopics: test yourself on everything, or print the lot.