| Date | November 2011 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 11N.1.SL.TZ0.8 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is a function of cellulose in plants?
A. To form a mesh of fibres in the cell wall
B. To prevent mineral ions from diffusing out of the cell
C. To prevent water loss
D. To capture blue and red light photons
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
The wording of this question seemed to be confusing to some candidates. Possibly not familiar with the term mesh, some candidates went for options B and C as an answer instead of A.
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