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Date May 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19M.1.SL.tz0.12
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 12 Adapted from N/A

Question

What is the correct order (greatest to least) for the amount of energy contained in 100 g of each body fuel?

A.  Carbohydrate, protein, lipid

B.  Lipid, carbohydrate, protein

C.  Protein, carbohydrate, lipid

D.  Lipid, protein, carbohydrate

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

Mid-difficulty question with a strong discrimination index. Answer A provided the greatest distraction.

Syllabus sections

Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.1. Nutrition » 3.1.11. State the approximate energy content per 100 g of carbohydrate, lipid and protein.
Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.1. Nutrition
Topic 3: Energy systems

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