O-LevelBiologyCell Biology5090/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q261 Mark

Some characteristics of microorganisms are listed. 1 can be killed by antibiotics 2 cell wall made of chitin 3 genetic material is DNA or RNA 4 have hyphae 5 make spores 6 may have flagella 7 have a protein coat 8 release enzymes to digest food 9 reproduce inside a host cell Which row matches the features of bacteria, fungi and viruses? [Figure 26.1]

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Abacteria: 1 and 6, fungi: 4 and 5, viruses: 7 and 9

Bbacteria: 2 and 4, fungi: 3 and 8, viruses: 1 and 5

Cbacteria: 6 and 9, fungi: 1 and 7, viruses: 2 and 3

Dbacteria: 7 and 8, fungi: 2 and 3, viruses: 6 and 9

✓ Correct answer

A: bacteria: 1 and 6, fungi: 4 and 5, viruses: 7 and 9

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Topic: Cell Biology, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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