| Date | November 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15N.1.HL.TZ0.39 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 39 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Where are microvilli located in the nephron?
A. Glomerulus
B. Proximal convoluted tubule
C. Loop of Henle
D. Collecting duct
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
Most good candidates correctly answered that microvilli are found in the proximal convoluted tubule.
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