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iGCSE Biology (0610)-13.1 Excretion in humans – iGCSE Style Questions Paper 1

Question

A person eats foods containing proteins. Some of the amino acids in the proteins are converted to urea and excreted from the body.

Which row identifies the sites of processes 1, 2 and 3?

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans : A

Question

Which statement about the formation of urea is correct?
(A)  Urea is formed in the kidneys from excess amino acids.
(B)  Urea is formed in the liver from excess amino acids.
(C)  Urea is formed in the kidneys from excess fatty acids.
(D)  Urea is formed in the liver from excess fatty acids.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

Question

Which substances are excreted from the human body?

1 carbon dioxide
2 urea
3 water
(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 2 and 3 only

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

Some excretory products are listed.

1 carbon dioxide
2 excess ions
3 excess water
4 urea

Which products are excreted by the kidneys?
A 1, 2 and 3

B 2, 3 and 4

C 1 and 2 only

D 3 and 4 only

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans B

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