| Date | November 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09N.1.SL.TZ0.8 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which of the following is an organic compound made by all plants?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. DNA
C. Lactose
D. Oxygen
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
Surprisingly this was the hardest question on the paper. Most considered oxygen an organic compound. Many also considered carbon dioxide as organic, when assessment statement 3.2.1 clearly states it is not.
