| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16N.1.SL.TZ0.29 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | 29 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which hormone controls circadian rhythms?
A. Thyroxin
B. Melatonin
C. Leptin
D. Glucagon
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
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