Edexcel International GCSE Biology

Edexcel International GCSE Biology Gas Exchange Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Biology exam questions on Gas Exchange, with mark schemes. Covers gas exchange in flowering plants and humans, the effects of smoking and exercise.

Gas Exchange exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 2: Structure and Functions in Living Organisms, including Gas Exchange. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Biology Gas Exchange

This sub-topic covers gas exchange in plants and humans.

What you need to know

  • Plants Stomata and the balance of photosynthesis and respiration.
  • Humans Lungs, alveoli and ventilation.
  • Health Effects of smoking.

Common mistakes in Gas Exchange

  • Forgetting plants respire all the time.
  • Saying alveoli have thick walls.

Try two Gas Exchange exam-style questions

1. Explain how alveoli are adapted for gas exchange. (2 marks)

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Thin walls give a short diffusion distance (1); large surface area (1).

2. Give one effect of smoking on the lungs. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

Damaged cilia or reduced surface area.

Gas Exchange FAQs

What does Gas Exchange cover?

Gas exchange in plants and humans.

Which practical links here?

Hydrogencarbonate indicator with leaves.