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Date May 2022 Marks available 1 Reference code 22M.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 process occurs when blood glucose levels are decreased?

A. Glycolysis

B. Lipolysis

C. Glycogenolysis

D. Glycogenesis

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

Most candidates selected C which was the correct answer. B was a weak distractor however there were many candidates who found this question challenging. The distraction of glycolysis was expected. However glycogenesis was a popular choice and therefore further review of these terms and application are required.

Syllabus sections

Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.2. Carbohydrate and fat metabolism » 3.2.5. Outline glycogenolysis and lipolysis.
Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.2. Carbohydrate and fat metabolism
Topic 3: Energy systems

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