DP Chemistry (first assessment 2025)
Question 23M.2.HL.TZ2.11
Date | May 2023 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 23M.2.HL.TZ2.11 |
Level | HL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ2 |
Command term | Outline | Question number | 11 | Adapted from | N/A |
11.
[Maximum mark: 2]
23M.2.HL.TZ2.11
Outline how host–guest chemistry mimics enzymes in the removal of xenobiotics.
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Markscheme
Any two of:
host molecule/supramolecule forms complex/bond with guest/xenobiotic ✓
binding between host and guest specific ✓
bonding «usually» non-covalent «in both cases» ✓
Accept “supermolecule” for “supramolecule”.
