Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 3 structured question: Chemical digestion

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Chemical digestion

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

The stomach produces gastric juice containing hydrochloric acid.

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Hydrochloric acid is a component of gastric juice that helps in digestion.

a
Describe one role of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice related to microorganisms in food.
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b
Describe one way hydrochloric acid helps enzymes in the stomach to digest food.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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Hydrochloric acid helps protect the body and aids digestion in the stomach.

a
Identify one role of hydrochloric acid in killing microorganisms.
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b
Describe how hydrochloric acid creates conditions for enzymes to digest food.
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