| Date | May 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15M.1.HL.TZ2.31 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | 31 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The image shows the male reproduction system.
Where is prostate cancer likely to start developing?
A. In X only
B. In Y and Z only
C. In Z only
D. In X, Y and Z
Markscheme
C
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