CXC CSEC May-June 2003 Paper 2

Marking Scheme
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3 (a) (i) Characteristic 1 – cell wall 1 cell thick. Substances can pass Any 2
through very easily earns 2
Characteristic 2 – diameter of the lumen small. Allows for only marks
one red blood cell at a time to pass through each
Characteristic 3 – has extensive branching system. Able to
make intimate contact with all cells throughout the body
(ii) 1 mineral salts, food substances 2
2 water
3 oxygen
(iii) Carbon Dioxide 1

(b) (i) It contains 90% water and is a good solvent. It can dissolve 2
many substances and can carry them anywhere in the body
through blood vessels
(ii)
(iii)

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