Diet — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973

5 A farmer observes that his field of grass is not looking as green as it should be. Which substance is likely to be in short supply? A carbon dioxide in the air B magnesium in the soil C nitrogen in the air D water in the soil

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Answer: B

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6 Why is calcium needed in the diet? A to make carbohydrates B to make teeth C to make enzymes D to make protein

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Answer: B

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6 Why is calcium needed in the diet? A to make carbohydrates B to make teeth C to make enzymes D to make protein

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Answer: B

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6 Which are minerals? 1 calcium 2 fibre 3 iron A 1 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

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3 Three food tests are carried out on a sample of food. The results are shown in the table. food test final colour Benedict’s blue biuret blue iodine blue-black From these results, which nutrient is in the food? A reducing sugar B protein C starch D vitamin C

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Answer: C

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6 Which nutrient is well provided by citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons? A carbohydrate B protein C vitamin C D vitamin D

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Answer: C

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6 A person has a low red blood cell count and is constipated. Which row shows the components that may be in short supply in this person’s diet? low red blood constipated cell count A calcium water B calcium fats C iron fibre D iron protein

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Answer: C

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6 Which nutrient is needed to make strong bones and teeth? A calcium B fat C starch D fibre

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Answer: A

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6 Which row about food groups is correct? food group main function food source examples A carbohydrate provide energy bread, pasta, rice B fat tissue growth and repair bread, pasta, rice C fibre tissue growth and repair fish, meat, seeds D protein provide energy fish, meat, seeds

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Answer: A

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6 What is the dietary importance of fibre? A It builds and repairs tissue. B It builds strong bones and teeth. C It helps to prevent constipation. D It provides a source of iron.

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Answer: C

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6 Which food helps prevent scurvy? A bread B cheese C eggs D lemons

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Answer: D

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