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Question 23M.2.HL.TZ2.2a

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Date May 2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 23M.2.HL.TZ2.2a
Level HL Paper 2 Time zone TZ2
Command term Identify Question number a Adapted from N/A
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23M.2.HL.TZ2.2a
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Arginine and ornithine are in the same group of biochemicals. Identify this group.

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Markscheme

amino acids;

Examiners report

This question was answered well by many candidates, with correct use of terminology indicating "amino acids". However, some answers mentioned "proteins". Several candidates seemed to have confused what the term "group of biochemicals" represented, and gave responses related to carboxyl or amino groups.