Describe four features that are shared by all cells in the Animal kingdom and the Plant kingdom.
Written & reviewed by James Millett — Biology (Imperial College London), PGCE Science (University of Cambridge).
Model answer (4 marks)
Both animal and plant cells contain cytoplasm
Both animal and plant cells have a cell membrane
Both animal and plant cells contain DNA
Both animal and plant cells contain ribosomes
Both animal and plant cells have a cell membrane
Both animal and plant cells contain DNA
Both animal and plant cells contain ribosomes
Examiner tips
- Use the exact wording from the mark scheme
- Keep each feature as a separate bullet or line
- Avoid extra words that may distract from the key points
- Check you have four distinct features
Common mistakes
- Including a feature that only one kingdom has, e.g. chloroplasts
- Writing the features as a single sentence instead of separate points
- Omitting the word "contain" or using synonyms that are not credited
Mark scheme (4 marks)
- Both animal and plant cells contain cytoplasm
- Both animal and plant cells have a cell membrane
- Both animal and plant cells contain DNA
- Both animal and plant cells contain ribosomes
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