| Date | May 2012 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 12M.3.sl.TZ1.B3 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | State | Question number | B3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Macronutrients and micronutrients are essential components of a balanced diet.
State the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients.
Markscheme
micronutrients required in much smaller quantities/very small amounts/less than 0.005% of body mass;
Accept opposite statement for macronutrients.
Examiners report
Most candidates gained full marks for this question and was answered quite well.
