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Date May 2016 Marks available 1 Reference code 16M.1.HL.TZ0.26
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
Command term Identify Question number 26 Adapted from N/A

Question

How can molluscs and platyhelminthes be distinguished?

A. Molluscs are unsegmented but platyhelminthes are segmented.
B. Molluscs have a mouth and an anus but platyhelminthes do not.
C. Molluscs are smooth but platyhelminthes have bristles.
D. Molluscs remain attached to rock but platyhelminthes move around in water.

 

 

 

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

Some platyhelminthes do not have a mouth and none have an anus, therefore the correct answer is B.

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 5: Evolution and biodiversity » 5.3 Classification of biodiversity
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