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A-LevelBiologyGas exchangeMay/June 2019Paper 1 Q341 Mark

The diagram shows some of the effects of nicotine and carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke. [Figure: Venn diagram showing overlapping effects of nicotine and carbon monoxide] Which row is correct?

A1: increase in heart rate, 2: short-term effect on cardiovascular system, 3: combines more readily with haemoglobin than oxygen
B1: increases diameter of small arteries, 2: can cause chronic bronchitis, 3: combines irreversibly with haemoglobin
C1: reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, 2: short-term effect on gas exchange system, 3: reduces the blood supply to hands and feet
D1: stimulates goblet cells to secrete more mucus, 2: highly addictive, 3: increases risk of blood clotting

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: 1: increase in heart rate, 2: short-term effect on cardiovascular system, 3: combines more readily with haemoglobin than oxygen

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Gas exchange in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology May/June 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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