Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Physical digestion

Physical digestion — practice question

The alimentary canal has two functions: mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.
(a)[4]

Outline where in the alimentary canal mechanical digestion happens and how it takes place.

(b)[3]

Complete Table 1.1 by filling in the missing entries.

(c(i))[1]

State the storage carbohydrate formed from glucose in liver cells.

(c(ii))[1]

State the type of protein in the immune system that is produced from amino acids by lymphocytes.

(c(iii))[1]

State one role of this layer of fat.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: (food) is broken into smaller pieces (without chemical change)

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI