# Explain how plasma transports substances around the body, giving three examples of substances it carries.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Biology (0610) — 9.4 Blood · Explain · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Plasma is a yellow liquid / liquid component of blood that carries substances in solution (or in suspension)
2. First named substance correctly identified as one carried by plasma
3. Second named substance correctly identified as one carried by plasma (different from first)
4. Third named substance correctly identified as one carried by plasma (different from first two)

## Key terms

- [plasma](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/plasma)

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