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Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 1.2

Organism Groups: Required Features and Examples

Covers compare the required features of plants, animals and fungi, Recall how each group stores carbohydrate and Use named examples to identify organism groups.

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Organism Groups: Required Features and Examples

Spec 1.2

What you need to know

  • Compare the required features of plants, animals and fungi
  • Recall how each group stores carbohydrate
  • Use named examples to identify organism groups

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Quick check

Answer each question before opening the answer.

Which carbohydrate is stored by animals and fungi?

Glycogen

What is the cell wall of a fungus made from?

Chitin

How does a saprotrophic fungus obtain nutrients?

It secretes enzymes onto food and absorbs the soluble products of digestion

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