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Date November 2018 Marks available 1 Reference code 18N.3.SL.tz0.13
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term List Question number 13 Adapted from N/A

Question

List two enzymes that are responsible for the digestion of proteins from the mouth to the small intestine.

1.

2.

 

[1]
a.

Describe the function of enzymes in macronutrient digestion.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

pepsin ✔

trypsin ✔

Two required in list to award [1] mark.

a.

a catalyst for the breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules ✔

smaller molecules are more soluble ✔

substances, which can be absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream ✔

speed up the rate of digestion ✔

carbohydrates are acted on by amylase ✔
OR
proteins are acted on by pepsin ✔
OR

fats are acted on by lipase ✔

Award 1 [max] for specific example.

Accept other relevant examples.

b.

Examiners report

Well prepared.

a.

Depth issue again.

b.

Syllabus sections

Option D: Nutrition for sports, exercise and health » D.1. Digestion and absorption » D.1.2. State the typical pH values found throughout the digestive system.
Option D: Nutrition for sports, exercise and health » D.1. Digestion and absorption
Option D: Nutrition for sports, exercise and health

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