| Date | May 2013 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 13M.3.SL.TZ2.14 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | State | Question number | 14 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
State the missing cell type in the sequence encountered as light enters the retina.
Markscheme
Examiners report
Better students gained the mark for bipolar cells in a.
Syllabus sections
Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour » Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Core topics) » A.3 Perception of stimuli
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