plumiDiet: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions
Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 7.1 Diet, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q7(c)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 3, question 7(c): State the vitamin deficiency that causes rickets. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061031-jun24-07-c-qp.webp)
Q7(d)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 3, question 7(d): Describe the dietary importance of the mineral ions calcium and iron. calcium iron [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061031-jun24-07-d-qp.webp)
Q7(e)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 3, question 7(e): Fat, protein, vitamins and mineral ions are all required for a balanced diet. State the names of two other components of a balanced diet. 1 2 [2] [Total: 13]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061031-jun24-07-e-qp.webp)
Q4(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 4, question 4(b)(i): Suggest the dietary reasons for this advice. [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061041-jun24-04-bi-qp.webp)
Q4(b)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 4, question 4(b)(ii): Describe what is meant by a balanced diet. [2] [Total: 11]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/061041-jun24-04-bii-qp.webp)
All 8 questions on Diet, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): The table shows vitamins that should be included in a balanced diet. 15 Which row shows the correct use in the body and food source for one of these vitamins? v
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q16 (1 mark): Which substance found in a healthy diet helps to prevent constipation? A fat B fibre C minerals D vitamins
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q7(c) (1 mark): State the vitamin deficiency that causes rickets. [1]
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q7(d) (2 marks): Describe the dietary importance of the mineral ions calcium and iron. calcium iron [2]
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q7(e) (2 marks): Fat, protein, vitamins and mineral ions are all required for a balanced diet. State the names of two other components of a balanced diet. 1 2 [2] [Total: 13]
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q4(b)(i) (2 marks): Suggest the dietary reasons for this advice. [2]
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Describe what is meant by a balanced diet. [2] [Total: 11]
- Specimen, Paper 1, Q25 (1 mark): Which disease can be caused by a lack of vitamin C? A AIDS B coronary heart disease C rickets D scurvy
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