| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16N.1.SL.tz0.14 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | What | Question number | 14 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is the definition of cell respiration?
A. All biochemical reactions that occur within an organism
B. The controlled release of energy from organic compounds in the form of ATP
C. Energy requiring reactions whereby small molecules are built up into larger ones
D. Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler ones
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
This is clearly an area and an answer familiar to students. A was the only distractor.
