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CAIE IGCSE Biology 11.1.4 Inspired vs Expired Air Composition

Practise describing differences in oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapour between inspired and expired air.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • state that inspired air contains about 21% oxygen and 0.04% carbon dioxide
  • state that expired air contains about 16% oxygen and 4% carbon dioxide
  • state that expired air contains more water vapour while nitrogen changes little

11.1.4—Differences in composition between question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

Complete Table 3.1 by writing in the percentages of carbon dioxide and oxygen in inspired air and in expired air.

Table 3.1

Table 3.1

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