| Date | May 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16M.1.HL.TZ0.24 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Deduce | Question number | 24 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The statement is about the role of some bacteria in ecosystems.
What is the mode of nutrition of these bacteria?
A. They are autotrophs.
B. They are consumers.
C. They are saprotrophs.
D. They are detritivores.
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
N/A
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