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Date May 2022 Marks available 1 Reference code 22M.1.SL.tz0.11
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 11 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which is formed from a catabolic reaction?

A. Glucose

B. Glycogen

C. Adipose tissue

D. Protein

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

Most candidates selected A which was the correct answer, but a high proportion of candidates were distracted by B. It appears candidates were confused by the term catabolic and therefore this requires further review.

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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