B9.4· 17 questions · 17 marks · 20 min · 2008–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 1 question on blood, laid out as 5 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.


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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Blood — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 2 | B | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2009 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2012 |
| 4 | B | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2012 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2013 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2015 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2019 |
| 10 | C | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2020 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 12 | C | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2024 |
| 14 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2024 |
| 15 | D | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2024 |
| 16 | C | 1 | 0654/12 Feb/March 2025 |
| 17 | C | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2025 |
2 The diagram shows one kind of blood cell. What describes a structural feature and a function of these cells? structural features function A have chloroplasts make glucose B have vacuoles carry oxygen C have no cell walls make glucose D have no nuclei carry oxygen
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Which substance is needed in the diet so that red blood cells can carry oxygen? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D
1 marks
Answer: B
2 The diagram shows some red blood cells. What is the function of these cells? A antibody formation B carry oxygen C make glucose D phagocytosis
1 marks
Answer: B
2 The diagram shows some red blood cells. What is the function of these cells? A antibody formation B carry oxygen C make glucose D phagocytosis
1 marks
Answer: B
4 What are the functions of a red blood cell and a root hair cell? red blood cell root hair cell A carries oxygen absorbs inorganic ions B carries glucose anchors the plant C forms part of a clot absorbs carbon dioxide D prevents infection absorbs water
1 marks
Answer: A
5 Which statement about blood components is correct? A Platelets make antibodies. B Platelets transport oxygen. C White blood cells carry out phagocytosis. D White blood cells transport carbon dioxide.
1 marks
Answer: C
3 Which statement about blood components is correct? A Platelets make antibodies. B Platelets transport oxygen. C White blood cells carry out phagocytosis. D White blood cells transport carbon dioxide.
1 marks
Answer: C
6 The diagram shows samples of blood from two different people as seen under a microscope. person X person Y Compared with the blood of person Y, the blood of person X can A carry out more phagocytosis. B clot more easily. C produce more antibodies. D transport more oxygen.
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Which component is needed for blood to clot? A hormones B platelets C red blood cells D white blood cells
1 marks
Answer: B
7 What is transported by red blood cells? A glucose B insulin C oxygen D urea
1 marks
Answer: C
7 The diagram shows some blood viewed under a light microscope. How many red blood cells are shown? A 1 B 3 C 5 D 7
1 marks
Answer: D
6 Which food ensures the blood has enough haemoglobin to carry oxygen? A cheese which contains a large amount of calcium B orange juice which contains a large amount of vitamin C C liver which contains a large amount of iron D salmon which contains a large amount of vitamin D
1 marks
Answer: C
7 What is transported by red blood cells? A glucose B insulin C oxygen D urea
1 marks
Answer: C
7 The diagram shows some blood viewed under a light microscope. How many red blood cells are shown? A 1 B 2 C 5 D 7
1 marks
Answer: D
7 The diagram shows some blood viewed under a light microscope. How many red blood cells are shown? A 1 B 2 C 5 D 7
1 marks
Answer: D
2 Which diagram shows a cell adapted to transport oxygen around the body? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: C
9 Which row shows the functions of white blood cells? transport . antibody of oxygen phagocytosis production v x x v v x x v v x x Jv
1 marks
Answer: C