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Date November 2017 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 17N.3.sl.TZ0.8c
Level sl Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
Command term Outline Question number c Adapted from N/A
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17N.3.sl.TZ0.8c

Consider the following lipid and carbohydrate.

(c)

Outline the importance of linoleic acid for human health.

[2]

Markscheme

Any two of:

increases «ratio of» HDL «to LDL» cholesterol

OR

decreases LDL cholesterol «level»

removes plaque from/unblocks arteries

OR

decreases risk of heart disease

decreases risk of stroke «in the brain»

Accept "essential fatty acid".

Do not accept “bad cholesterol” for “LDL cholesterol” OR “good cholesterol” for “HDL cholesterol”.

Do not accept general answers such as “source of energy” OR “forms triglycerides” OR “regulates permeability of cell membranes” etc.

[Max 2 Marks]