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Date November 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21N.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

Which reaction represents aerobic catabolism?

A. Gluconeogenesis

B. Lactate formation

C. Electron transport chain

D. Protein synthesis

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

Aerobic catabolism in this context was unique in how it was asked and a difficult knowledge area making this the second most difficult question with an equally high discrimination index.

Syllabus sections

Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.2. Carbohydrate and fat metabolism » 3.2.1. Outline metabolism, anabolism, aerobic catabolism and anaerobic catabolism.
Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.2. Carbohydrate and fat metabolism
Topic 3: Energy systems

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