| Date | November 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15N.1.SL.TZ0.24 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 24 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What structures in the small intestine transport most fats?
A. Collecting ducts
B. Capillaries
C. Veins
D. Lacteals
Markscheme
D
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