Edexcel International GCSE Biology

Edexcel International GCSE Biology Nutrition Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Biology exam questions on Nutrition, with mark schemes. Covers photosynthesis in plants, mineral ions, human diet and the digestive system.

Nutrition exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 2: Structure and Functions in Living Organisms, including Nutrition. 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 Nutrition

This sub-topic covers nutrition in plants and humans.

What you need to know

  • Photosynthesis Equation, leaf structure and limiting factors.
  • Human diet Balanced diet and energy requirements.
  • Digestion Organs, enzymes, bile and absorption in the small intestine.

Common mistakes in Nutrition

  • Saying bile is an enzyme.
  • Forgetting magnesium is needed for chlorophyll.

Try two Nutrition exam-style questions

1. Write the word equation for photosynthesis. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen.

2. Explain how villi are adapted for absorption. (2 marks)

Show the mark scheme answer

Large surface area (1) and a good blood supply to maintain a gradient (1).

Nutrition FAQs

What does Nutrition cover?

Photosynthesis, diet and digestion.

Which practicals link here?

Testing leaves for starch and measuring energy in food.