Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The gas exchange system

The gas exchange system — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows a transverse section image of the trachea in the gas exchange system.
(a)[2]

Enter the names of structures X and Y in the boxes on Fig. 1.1.

(b)[1]

The perichondrium contains collagen fibres, and these fibres are made from collagen molecules. Collagen is one example of a type of biological molecule. State the name of the type of biological molecule that collagen is an example of.

(c)[1]

The structures in the gas exchange system are arranged alphabetically in Table 1.1. Write YES in the box if a structure contains smooth muscle. Write NO in the box if a structure does not contain smooth muscle.

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