CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Classification, biodiversity and conservation
A biologist discovers a new organism and records its features in the table below.
| Feature | Observation |
|---|---|
| Cell structure | Eukaryotic, multicellular |
| Cell wall composition | Cellulose |
| Nutrition | Autotrophic (photosynthetic) |
| Chloroplasts | Present |
| Reproduction | By spores |
| Motility | Non-motile |
Describe which kingdom (Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae, or Animalia) this organism most likely belongs to, and explain how its observed features support your conclusion.
5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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