| Date | November 2021 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 21N.1.HL:.tz0.5 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
An athlete has a low blood platelet count. Which process will be difficult for the athlete’s body?
A. Clotting
B. Transporting oxygen
C. Fighting disease
D. Balancing osmolarity
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
Ranked as the easiest question in the paper. Good to see that students have a solid understanding of the function of components of blood.
