| Date | November 2021 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 21N.1.HL:.tz0.11 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 11 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
During fasting, the body releases hormones that promote the breakdown of glycogen to replenish glucose in the body. What is this process called?
A. Gluconeogenesis
B. Glycogenolysis
C. Lipolysis
D. Glycolysis
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
This was a good question and a good discriminator. Students commonly struggle with the myriad of slightly similar terms in this topic area. I would recommend that students build up a personal glossary as part of the learning process to help them learn the subject terminology.
