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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 19M.1B.SL.TZ1.b
Level SL Paper 1B Time zone TZ1
Command term Outline Question number b Adapted from N/A
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19M.1B.SL.TZ1.b

Outline the role of fungi in nutrient cycling.

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Markscheme

a. act as saprotrophs/decomposers ✔ 

b. rot/feed on/break down organic matter/food/organisms 
OR
return nutrients trapped in organic matter to the cycle/soil ✔

Do not accept detritivores