7.3· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2019–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 1 question on physical digestion, laid out as 4 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.


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Biology (9-1) 0970 · Physical digestion — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2019 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2020 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 4 | A | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2023 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2024 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2024 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2024 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2025 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2025 |
15 The diagram shows a human tooth with an area of decay. area of decay What is likely to have caused the decay? A acids released by bacteria B digestion of the tooth by bacteria C excess of fat in the food D lack of fibre in the food
1 marks
Answer: A
9 The diagram shows the four types of human tooth. 1 2 3 4 incisor canine premolar molar Which teeth are used for grinding food? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 1
1 marks
Answer: C
14 The diagram shows a cross-section of a human tooth. Y X Z Which row identifies the labels in the diagram? X Y Z A dentine enamel pulp cavity B dentine pulp cavity enamel C enamel pulp cavity dentine D enamel dentine pulp cavity
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Which statement about physical digestion is correct? A It increases the surface area of food. B It involves enzymes. C It takes place in the mouth only. D It produces smaller molecules.
1 marks
Answer: A
13 The diagram shows the teeth in the lower jaw of a human. Which tooth is a premolar? B C A D
1 marks
Answer: A
18 The diagram shows the different types of teeth found in the upper jaw of a human. They are in the same order as they are found in the jaw. Which type of tooth is circled? A canine B incisor C molar D premolar
1 marks
Answer: A
17 Which layer is dentine in the diagram of a human tooth? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: B
18 The diagram shows a human jaw. Which labelled tooth is an incisor? B C A D
1 marks
Answer: B
18 The diagram shows the four types of teeth in a human jaw. top view side view 3 3 1 4 2 1 4 2 Which row correctly identifies all four types of teeth? 1 2 3 4 A canine incisor molar premolar B canine molar incisor premolar C premolar incisor molar canine D premolar molar incisor canine
1 marks
Answer: B
16 The diagram shows four different types of teeth in the upper and lower jaws in a human mouth. Z Y upper jaw X lower jaw W Which letters identify the types of teeth shown in the diagram? W X Y Z A canine premolar molar incisor B canine molar premolar incisor C incisor premolar molar canine D incisor molar premolar canine
1 marks
Answer: D
12 In which organ does physical digestion and chemical digestion occur? A gall bladder B liver C pancreas D stomach
1 marks
Answer: D