Absorption — Paper 1 · IGCSE Biology (9-1) 0970

14 Which stage of nutrition takes place when food molecules become part of a body cell? A absorption B assimilation C digestion D ingestion

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Answer: B

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15 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment to demonstrate two processes that take place in the body. test-tube pure water dialysis tubing ends dialysis tubing which tightly is partially permeable sealed mixture of saliva and starch solution After one hour, the water outside the dialysis tubing contained reducing sugars. Which two processes are represented by this experiment? A absorption and digestion B absorption and egestion C digestion and egestion D digestion and ingestion

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Answer: A

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14 In humans, where does most of the absorption of digested food take place? A colon B kidney C liver D small intestine

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Answer: D

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16 Where does most of the absorption of water take place in the alimentary canal? A colon B oesophagus C small intestine D stomach

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Answer: C

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16 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal and associated organs. Where does most water absorption take place? D A C B

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Answer: B

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16 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal, with a string marked in metres beside it. oesophagus 0 1 2 3 string marked in metres 4 5 6 7 8 anus 9 How long is the small intestine? A 2 m B 6 m C 8 m D 9 m

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Answer: B

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15 Which process involves the removal of material from the rectum? A egestion B ingestion C chemical digestion D mechanical digestion

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Answer: A

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16 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal, with a string marked in metres beside it. oesophagus 0 1 2 3 string marked in metres 4 5 6 7 8 anus 9 How long is the small intestine? A 2 m B 6 m C 8 m D 9 m

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Answer: B

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16 Where is most water absorbed in the alimentary canal? A large intestine B oesophagus C small intestine D stomach

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Answer: C

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16 The food label is from a packet of cereal. The label can help someone who is concerned about their diet. Nutrition Typical values 100 g contains Energy 985 kJ 235 kcal Fat 1.5 g of which saturates 0.3 g Carbohydrate 45.5 g of which sugars 3.8 g Fibre 2.8 g Protein 7.7 g Salt 0.5 g A person eats 45 g of cereal. One of the food types listed in the label can help prevent constipation. How many grams of this food type does the person eat? A 1.3 g B 2.8 g C 3.5 g D 7.7 g

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Answer: A

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15 In which part of the alimentary canal are most nutrients absorbed into the blood? A colon B oesophagus C small intestine D stomach

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Answer: C

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16 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal. Where is most digested food absorbed into the blood? A D B C

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Answer: B

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20 Where is water absorbed? A colon and small intestine B large intestine only C gall bladder and colon D small intestine only

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Answer: A

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15 What is absorbed in the colon and the small intestine? colon small intestine A digested food only digested food and water B digested food only water only C water digested food only D water digested food and water

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Answer: D

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