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Nutrients — Question Bank (Cambridge) — Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Revision Notes & Topical Questions
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7.1 Nutrients
22 Multiple-Choice Questions with Official Mark Schemes
Question 1
0610/11_Summer_2019_Q8
Question 2
0610/12_Winter_2021_Q14
Question 3
0610/13_Summer_2026_Q7
Question 4
0610/12_Winter_2017_Q10
Question 5
0610/12_Spring_2024_Q10
Question 6
0610/22_Spring_2023_Q7
Question 7
0610/23_Summer_2013_Q12
Question 8
0610/23_Summer_2010_Q9
Question 9
0610/11_Winter_2025_Q8
Question 10
0610/12_Summer_2026_Q8
Question 11
0610/22_Summer_2018_Q9
Question 12
0610/13_Winter_2025_Q10
Question 13
0610/11_Summer_2024_Q10
Question 14
0610/22_Winter_2019_Q9
Question 15
0610/22_Summer_2016_Q3
Question 16
5129/11_Winter_2021_Q3
Question 17
5129/12_Summer_2026_Q6
Question 18
5129/12_Winter_2021_Q5
Question 19
0610/12_Spring_2026_Q8
Question 20
0610/21_Summer_2024_Q8
Question 21
0610/23_Summer_2020_Q8
Question 22
0610/23_Winter_2014_Q12
Cambridge Lower Secondary Stage 8
7.1 Nutrients – Complete Question Bank & Mark Scheme
Total Questions22 Questions with Verified Solutions & Past Paper Mark Schemes
Multiple Choice Questions (Exam Practice)
Question 1
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2019_Q8
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2019_Q8
Four solutions were tested to see whether they contained protein, starch or glucose.
The colours of the solutions after the tests are recorded in the table.
Which solution contained protein and glucose but not starch?
— biuret test Benedict's test
brown orange
blue-black blue
brown orange
blue-black blue
The colours of the solutions after the tests are recorded in the table.
Which solution contained protein and glucose but not starch?
— biuret test Benedict's test
brown orange
blue-black blue
brown orange
blue-black blue
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 2
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2021_Q14
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2021_Q14
What is the dietary importance of carbohydrates?
A to promote healthy bones and teeth
B_ to make fats
C_ to provide energy for the body
D
to make proteins
A to promote healthy bones and teeth
B_ to make fats
C_ to provide energy for the body
D
to make proteins
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 3
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Summer_2026_Q7
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Summer_2026_Q7
The diagram shows cells from a storage organ of a plant.
The structures, X, are stained blue-black by iodine solution.
What do the structures, X, contain?
A chlorophyll
B fat
C — starch
D sugar
The structures, X, are stained blue-black by iodine solution.
What do the structures, X, contain?
A chlorophyll
B fat
C — starch
D sugar
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 4
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2017_Q10
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2017_Q10
Which chemical is used to test for the presence of protein in a food sample?
A Benedict’s solution
B | biuret solution
Cc DCPIP
D
iodine solution
A Benedict’s solution
B | biuret solution
Cc DCPIP
D
iodine solution
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 5
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2024_Q10
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2024_Q10
Which reagent is used to test for the presence of protein in food?
A Benedict’s solution
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D
iodine solution
A Benedict’s solution
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D
iodine solution
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 6
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Spring_2023_Q7
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Spring_2023_Q7
Which substance is used to test a food for vitamin C?
A
B
Cc
D
Benedict’s solution
DCPIP
ethanol
iodine solution
A
B
Cc
D
Benedict’s solution
DCPIP
ethanol
iodine solution
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 7
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Summer_2013_Q12
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Summer_2013_Q12
A student set up a test-tube containing starch, water and amylase.
How could the student test whether the amylase had digested all the starch?
A_ Add Biuret solution.
B_ Add dilute hydrochloric acid.
C_ Add iodine solution.
D
Weigh the test-tubes and contents before and after the experiment.
How could the student test whether the amylase had digested all the starch?
A_ Add Biuret solution.
B_ Add dilute hydrochloric acid.
C_ Add iodine solution.
D
Weigh the test-tubes and contents before and after the experiment.
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 8
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Summer_2010_Q9
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Summer_2010_Q9
Which solutions are used for testing for protein, reducing sugar and starch?
test for protein test euger test for starch
A Benedict's iodine biuret
B biuret Benedict’s iodine
Cc biuret iodine Benedict’s
D iodine biuret Benedict’s
test for protein test euger test for starch
A Benedict's iodine biuret
B biuret Benedict’s iodine
Cc biuret iodine Benedict’s
D iodine biuret Benedict’s
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 9
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Winter_2025_Q8
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Winter_2025_Q8
The table shows the results of some food tests.
Which row shows a food that contains carbohydrates only?
Benedict's. ethanol iodine solution
. biuret test;
solution test emulsion test test
A blue purple clear blue-black
B blue blue cloudy yellow-brown
Cc red blue clear blue-black
D red purple cloudy yellow-brown
Which row shows a food that contains carbohydrates only?
Benedict's. ethanol iodine solution
. biuret test;
solution test emulsion test test
A blue purple clear blue-black
B blue blue cloudy yellow-brown
Cc red blue clear blue-black
D red purple cloudy yellow-brown
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 10
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Summer_2026_Q8
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Summer_2026_Q8
A test was carried out on a solution containing protein.
Which row shows the test solution used and the result of the test?
test
solution
Benedict's brick-red
Benedict's purple
biuret brick-red
biuret purple
Which row shows the test solution used and the result of the test?
test
solution
Benedict's brick-red
Benedict's purple
biuret brick-red
biuret purple
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
Question 11
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2018_Q9
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2018_Q9
The table shows the results of food tests carried out on a fruit.
test Benedict's biuret ethanol iodine
result positive positive negative negative
What did the fruit contain?
A fat and reducing sugar
fat and starch
protein and reducing sugar
0 9O DW
protein and starch
test Benedict's biuret ethanol iodine
result positive positive negative negative
What did the fruit contain?
A fat and reducing sugar
fat and starch
protein and reducing sugar
0 9O DW
protein and starch
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 12
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Winter_2025_Q10
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Winter_2025_Q10
A food containing protein and vitamin C was tested.
Which row shows the results of these tests?
result with result with
biuret test DCPIP test
A purple colourless
B purple blue
Cc blue colourless
D blue blue
Which row shows the results of these tests?
result with result with
biuret test DCPIP test
A purple colourless
B purple blue
Cc blue colourless
D blue blue
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
Question 13
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2024_Q10
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2024_Q10
A student tests a solution for protein.
Which row shows the correct food test and a positive result?
colour seen with a
name of test
positive result
Benedict’s test blue-black
Benedict’s test purple
biuret test blue-black
biuret test purple
Which row shows the correct food test and a positive result?
colour seen with a
name of test
positive result
Benedict’s test blue-black
Benedict’s test purple
biuret test blue-black
biuret test purple
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
Question 14
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Winter_2019_Q9
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Winter_2019_Q9
A student carries out a test to see whether the solution in a test-tube contains protein.
Which row shows the correct food test and a positive result?
colour seen with a
name of test
positive result
Benedict's test blue-black
Benedict's test purple
biuret test blue-black
biuret test purple
Which row shows the correct food test and a positive result?
colour seen with a
name of test
positive result
Benedict's test blue-black
Benedict's test purple
biuret test blue-black
biuret test purple
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
Question 15
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2016_Q3
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2016_Q3
In which part of the cell is oxygen used to release energy from nutrient molecules?
mitochondrion
B_ ribosome
C rough endoplasmic reticulum
iw]
vesicle
mitochondrion
B_ ribosome
C rough endoplasmic reticulum
iw]
vesicle
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
Question 16
Paper Ref: 5129/11_Winter_2021_Q3
Paper Ref: 5129/11_Winter_2021_Q3
Amylase is an enzyme which is important in the germination of seeds.
What is the role of amylase in germination?
to allow entry of glucose into the seed
A
B _ to allow entry of water into the seed
C to break down starch into sugar
D
to break down sugar into starch
What is the role of amylase in germination?
to allow entry of glucose into the seed
A
B _ to allow entry of water into the seed
C to break down starch into sugar
D
to break down sugar into starch
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 17
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Summer_2026_Q6
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Summer_2026_Q6
Which processes are examples of absorption?
1 movement of nutrients into the blood from the cells of the intestine
2 movement of nutrients into the cells of the intestine
3 movement of water from the colon
A 1,2and3 B tdand3onlyy C 2and3only D 2Zonly
1 movement of nutrients into the blood from the cells of the intestine
2 movement of nutrients into the cells of the intestine
3 movement of water from the colon
A 1,2and3 B tdand3onlyy C 2and3only D 2Zonly
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
Question 18
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Winter_2021_Q5
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Winter_2021_Q5
Which helps prevent tooth decay?
A
1
2
3
4
avoiding eating foods which contain sugar
brushing teeth regularly
drinking fruit juice
visiting the dentist regularly
1,2 and 3 B 1,2and4 C 2,3and4
D 3,4and1
A
1
2
3
4
avoiding eating foods which contain sugar
brushing teeth regularly
drinking fruit juice
visiting the dentist regularly
1,2 and 3 B 1,2and4 C 2,3and4
D 3,4and1
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 19
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2026_Q8
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2026_Q8
Which simple molecules are the basic units of protein?
0 O WW
amino acids
fatty acids
sugars
vitamins
0 O WW
amino acids
fatty acids
sugars
vitamins
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A
Question 20
Paper Ref: 0610/21_Summer_2024_Q8
Paper Ref: 0610/21_Summer_2024_Q8
A test was performed on a food substance. A positive result was shown by a colour change to
blue-black.
What solution was used for the test?
A _ biuret solution
B DCPIP solution
C iodine solution
D
Benedict’s solution
blue-black.
What solution was used for the test?
A _ biuret solution
B DCPIP solution
C iodine solution
D
Benedict’s solution
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 21
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Summer_2020_Q8
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Summer_2020_Q8
Which food-testing solution shows a positive result when it turns from blue to purple?
A Benedict’s solution
biuret solution
ethanol
0 OO DW
iodine solution
A Benedict’s solution
biuret solution
ethanol
0 OO DW
iodine solution
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 22
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Winter_2014_Q12
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Winter_2014_Q12
Which food-testing reagent shows a positive result when it turns from blue to purple?
Benedict’s solution
B biuret reagent
Cc ethanol
D iodine solution
Benedict’s solution
B biuret reagent
Cc ethanol
D iodine solution
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
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