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
Practise describing differences in oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapour between inspired and expired air.
Complete Table 3.1 by writing in the percentages of carbon dioxide and oxygen in inspired air and in expired air.

Table 3.1
Complete correct answer:
Complete Table 3.1:
- carbon dioxide: 0.04% in inspired air (accept 0.03-0.08); 4% in expired air (accept 3-6).
- oxygen: 21% in inspired air (accept 19.5-23); 16% in expired air (accept 13.5-18).
Marking guidance:
Award 1 mark for 2 correct numbers and 2 marks for 4 correct numbers.