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Question 23M.2.SL.TZ2.3b

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Date May 2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 23M.2.SL.TZ2.3b
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ2
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23M.2.SL.TZ2.3b
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Structure III is the ovary. Outline the processes that occur in the ovary.

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Markscheme
  1. female gamete/ovule is produced/meiosis to produce ovules/ovule develops;
  2. Fertilisation occurs
    OR
    fusion/union of male and female gametes/nuclei;
  3. development of seed (from fertilised ovule);
  4. development of fruit (from the whole ovary);

Mpb: Do not accept union of pollen and ovule (Too vague).

Do not accept carpel/pistil as equivalent of ovary

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