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Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 9.4 Blood, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q6(b)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 4, question 6(b): Blood clotting helps to prevent some infections. Outline how a blood clot is formed and how it can prevent infections. [3]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061041-jun24-06-b-qp.webp)
Q6(c)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 4, question 6(c): State the name of the component of blood responsible for transporting blood cells. [1] [Total: 14]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061041-jun24-06-c-qp.webp)
Q1(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 1(b)(i): Blood transports nutrients. State the component of the blood that transports nutrients. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061004-spec-01-bi-qp.webp)
Q1(b)(iii)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 1(b)(iii): Amino acids are used to make proteins. State two examples of proteins that are found in the blood. 1 2 [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061004-spec-01-biii-qp.webp)
Q3(a)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 3(a): Describe the differences in appearance and the functions of the three cells labelled in Fig. 3.1. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061004-spec-03-a-qp.webp)
Q3(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 3(b)(i): Complete Fig. 3.2 by filling in the two empty boxes. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061004-spec-03-bi-qp.webp)
Q3(b)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 3(b)(ii): State two roles of blood clotting. 1 2 [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061004-spec-03-bii-qp.webp)
All 9 questions on Blood, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q23 (1 mark): The diagrams show four different types of cells. Which cell contains haemoglobin? A B NOT TO SCALE C D
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q6(b) (3 marks): Blood clotting helps to prevent some infections. Outline how a blood clot is formed and how it can prevent infections. [3]
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q6(c) (1 mark): State the name of the component of blood responsible for transporting blood cells. [1] [Total: 14]
- Specimen, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): Which part of the blood contains haemoglobin? A plasma B platelets C red blood cells D white blood cells
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): Blood transports nutrients. State the component of the blood that transports nutrients. [1]
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q1(b)(iii) (2 marks): Amino acids are used to make proteins. State two examples of proteins that are found in the blood. 1 2 [2]
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q3(a) (6 marks): Describe the differences in appearance and the functions of the three cells labelled in Fig. 3.1. [6]
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): Complete Fig. 3.2 by filling in the two empty boxes. [1]
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): State two roles of blood clotting. 1 2 [2]
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