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Date November 2020 Marks available 2 Reference code 20N.3.SL.tz0.11
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Outline Question number 11 Adapted from N/A

Question

State the function of the gall bladder.

[1]
a.

Outline the function of trypsin in macronutrient digestion.

[2]
b.

Markscheme

storage of bile;

a.

acts as catalyst;

protein digestion;

acts in small intestine;

b.

Examiners report

Several candidates stated that the gall bladder produced bile, confusing its function with the liver.

a.

No issues.

b.

Syllabus sections

Option D: Nutrition for sports, exercise and health » D.1. Digestion and absorption » D.1.5. List the enzymes that are responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins from the mouth to the small intestine.
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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