Cambridge IGCSE Biology · 0610
Human nutrition
Diet, the digestive system, and how food is broken down and absorbed. Answer these 7 exam-style questions and get each one marked against the mark scheme — with the misconceptions it tests. No account needed to start.
Exam-style questions0 / 7 answered
A person eating a diet very low in iron is most likely to develop:
A child has bowed leg bones. Which deficiency is the most likely cause?
State why protein is needed in the diet, and name a disease caused by protein deficiency.4 marks
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Explain how iron in the diet links to oxygen transport in the body.4 marks
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Suggest three food sources that together would provide carbohydrate, protein and vitamin C in one meal.6 marks
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Command word · Suggest and explainAnswer exactly what this instruction asks for — nothing less scores.
A teenager is constantly tired, has pale skin, and gets out of breath easily after walking up stairs. Suggest which mineral she may be deficient in and explain how this deficiency leads to her symptoms. [4 marks]4 marks
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State the function of fibre.3 marks
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