DP Chemistry (first assessment 2025)
Question 23M.2.HL.TZ2.25
Date | May 2023 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 23M.2.HL.TZ2.25 |
Level | HL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ2 |
Command term | Describe | Question number | 25 | Adapted from | N/A |
25.
[Maximum mark: 2]
23M.2.HL.TZ2.25
Describe the original source of Taxol and the disadvantages of obtaining the medication from this source.
[2]
Markscheme
bark of yew tree ✓
kills tree
OR
tree grows slowly
OR
low yield ✓
Accept “Taxus brevifolia” for “yew tree”.
Do not accept “yew tree” alone for M1.
