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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2016
LIFE SCIENCES P2
MEMORANDUM
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Life Sciences Grade 11 P2 Eastern Cape November 2016 Memo
Grade 11 Life Sciences Paper 2 memorandum from the Eastern Cape November 2016 (English), 8 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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- 2016
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Eastern Cape November 2016
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1Human impact on the environment9 marks
- Question 1.2Biodiversity in animals12 marks
- Question 1.4Biodiversity in plants and reproduction9 marks
- Question 2.1Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms10 marks
- Question 2.2Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms10 marks
- Question 2.3Biodiversity in animals7 marks
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- Question 2.4Biodiversity in plants and reproduction6 marks
- Question 2.5Biodiversity in animals7 marks
- Question 3.1Human impact on the environment9 marks
- Question 3.2Human impact on the environment11 marks
- Question 3.3Human impact on the environment10 marks
- Question 3.4Human impact on the environment10 marks
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)
PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING LIFE SCIENCES 2016
1. If more information than marks allocated is given.
Stop marking when maximum marks is reached and put a wavy line and 'max' in the
right-hand margin.
2. If, for example, three reasons are required and five are given.
Mark the first three irrespective of whether all or some are correct/incorrect.
3. If whole process is given when only part of it is required.
Read all and credit relevant part.
4. If comparisons are asked for and descriptions are given.
Accept if differences/similarities are clear.
5. If tabulation is required but paragraphs are given.
Candidates will lose marks for not tabulating.
6. If diagrams are given with annotations when descriptions are required.
Candidates will lose marks.
7. If flow charts are given instead of descriptions.
Candidates will lose marks.
8. If sequence is muddled and links do not make sense.
Where sequence and links are correct, credit. Where sequence and links are
incorrect, do not credit. If sequence and links becomes correct again, resume credit.
9. Non-recognised abbreviations
Accept if first defined in answer. If not defined, do not credit the unrecognised
abbreviation but credit the rest of answer if correct.
10. Wrong numbering
If answer fits into the correct sequence of questions but the wrong number is
given, it is acceptable.
11. If language used changes the intended meaning
Do not accept.
12. Spelling errors
If recognisable accept provided it does not mean something else in Life Sciences or if
it is out of context.
13. If common names given in terminology
Accept provided it was accepted at the memo discussion meeting.
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14. If only letter is asked for and only name is given (and vice versa)
Do not credit.
15. If units are not given in measurements
Candidates will lose marks. Memorandum will allocate marks for units separately.
16. Be sensitive to the sense of an answer, which may be stated in a different way.
17. Caption
All illustrations (diagrams, graphs, tables, etc.) must have a caption.
18. Code-switching of official languages (terms and concepts)
A single word or two that appears in any official language other than the learners'
assessment language used to the greatest extent in his/her answers should be
credited, if it is correct. A marker that is proficient in the relevant official language
should be consulted. This is applicable to all official languages.
19. Changes to the memorandum
No changes must be made to the marking memoranda without consulting the
provincial internal moderator.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 C
1.1.2 B
1.1.3 C
1.1.4 D
1.1.5 C
1.1.6 B
1.1.7 A
1.1.8 C
1.1.9 C
1.1.10 A (10 × 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Bacteriophage
1.2.2 Flagella/flagellum
1.2.3 Monocotyledons/monocots
1.2.4 Seed
1.2.5 Cephalisation
1.2.6 Haemocoel
1.2.7 Hoodia
1.2.8 Monoculture
1.2.9 Notochord (9)
1.3 1.3.1 B only
1.3.2 None
1.3.3 A only
1.3.4 A only
1.3.5 B only
1.3.6 B only (6 × 2) (12)
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1.4 1.4.1 (a) Vascular tissue /Conducting tissue/Xylem and Phloem
(b) Seeds
(c) Fruit /Flowers (3)
1.4.2 Bryophytes (1)
1.4.3 Possess vascular/conducting tissue to push water up to tips of tall
plants /for strengthening/for support (2)
1.4.4 Gymnosperm seeds are naked /exposed on a cone
Angiosperm seeds are enclosed in an ovary (2)
1.4.5 Spermatophytes/Spermatophyta (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 Sugar water helps mould grow more than other factors on bread.
OR
Other factors (tap water/lemon juice) help mould grow more than on
sugar water.
OR
Addition of tap water/lemon water/sugar water has no influence on the
growth of mould on bread. (2)
2.1.2 Type of nutrient substance on bread (1)
2.1.3 Lemon juice is acidic.
Acids hinder the growth of many common bacteria and fungi. (2)
2.1.4 To act as a control to compare results without the independent
variable/variables (2)
2.1.5 Saprophytism exists between bread mould and bread.
Mould benefits by getting food from the bread.
Bread is a non-living substance. (3)
2.2 2.2.1 3 Cell wall
5 Nucleoid/ chromosome/DNA
6 Plasmid (3)
2.2.2 Protects from drying out/desiccation/protects from antibiotics. (1)
2.2.3 Mutations occur spontaneously in bacteria
Some mutations cause bacteria to be resistant to antibiotics
By stopping to take antibiotics early in the course, one can be
attacked by those that have acquired resistance. (3)
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2.2.4 Plasmid (6)/DNA from E.coli is removed.
Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA.
Human DNA with insulin is also cut and inserted into the E.coli
plasmid/DNA.
E.coli DNA is re-inserted into bacterial cell to reproduce human
insulin.
Human insulin is isolated and used to treat diabetics.
MARK FIRST THREE (3 × 1) (3)
2.3 2.3.1 Platyhelminthes (1)
2.3.2 Decomposition (1)
Earthworms/microorganisms feed on decaying organic
compounds and break them down to nutrients for plants (2)
Pollination (1)
Insects like bees/butterflies/pollinate flowers and improve yield
(2)
Soil aeration (1)
Termites/ants/earthworms burrow into the soil and increase the
water flow through the soil (2)
(Any 2 × (1+2)) (6)
2.4 2.4.1 A Stamen/Androecium (1)
2.4.2 The physical appearance of flowers/its coloured petals
attracts pollinators such as insects and birds for pollination
which ensures reproductive success
seed dispersal mechanisms help to disperse seeds over a wide
area reducing competition amongst the plants.
After fertilisation ovary develops into fruit which can be eaten
(Any 5 × 1) (5)
2.5 2.5.1 A cladogram is a type of phylogenetic tree that shows the features
which separate one group of organisms from the other. (1)
2.5.2 Bilateral symmetry (1)
2.5.3 1 Porifera
2 Cnidaria
3 Platyhelminthes (3)
2.5.4 Impermeable to gases - special gaseous exchange organs are
present.
Cannot not stretch to allow growth - moulting/ecdysis/shedding of
the exoskeleton occurs to allow growth
Soft exoskeleton after moulting doesn’t offer protection - animal
goes into hiding until exoskeleton becomes hard (Any 1 × 2) (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 There has been a considerable decrease in stored water in the
country’s dams between October 2014 and October 2015.
OR
The Eastern Cape experienced a 2% increase in stored
water. (Any 1 × 2) (2)
3.1.2 Western Cape (1)
3.1.3 A very dry summer season being followed by a drier than normal
winter, which is usually when this region receives rain and its dams
fill up. (2)
3.1.4 People and their livelihoods are affected as they may have to
relocate due to shortage of water.
Natural balance/flow of the river is upset thereby reducing
biodiversity.
Large surface area increases the amount of water lost by
evaporation. (Any 2 × 2) (4)
3.2 3.2.1 Alien plants are plants that do not naturally live/originate in a
particular habitat/country.
Indigenous plants are plants that are naturally found in a particular
habitat/country. (2)
3.2.2 Blocked waterways.
Light is not able to enter.
Photosynthesis cannot occur.
Plants die and decompose.
Bacteria deplete oxygen supply in water.
Aquatic animals die. (Any 5 × 1) (5)
3.2.3 Biological control is controlling alien plants through use of natural
pests.
It is a more environmentally friendly and safe way of controlling
alien plants.
Chemical control is the use of chemicals to prevent the spread
of alien plants.
It can kill desirable plant and animal species. (4)
3.3 3.3.1 Illegal hunting and killing of animals/illegal removal of plants (1)
3.3.2 Meat serves as food/provides exotic dish/hides used for
clothing /as a sign of being rich.
Parts used for making muthi.
Rhino horns are believed to cure cancer /have aphrodisiac
properties/increase sex drive.
Illegal trade brings in lots of money. (Any 3 × 1) (3)
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3.3.3 1175 − 1004
× 100 = 17,03%
1004 (3)
3.3.4 Stricter law enforcement/Long jail term for offenders
Tracking devices inserted in rhino horns
Treating the horn with a dye and insecticide
Legal harvesting by authorities (Any 3 × 1) (3)
3.4 3.4.1 Food security is having sufficient food regularly to ensure healthy
living.
AND
Food insecurity is the risk of not having sufficient food for some time
in a year. (2)
3.4.2 Drought /Two consecutive below average rainy seasons (1)
3.4.3 Malawi (1)
3.4.4 Pesticide not only kills the intended prey but kills the
predators as well.
When effect of pesticide wears of, pest population increases
rapidly.
Some pesticide gets into soil and poison the plants which
poison other trophic levels in the food chain.
Concentration of pesticide increases as one moves up the food
chain. This is known as Bioaccumulation.
Pesticides washed into rivers kill fish and birds. Therefore less
food is available for humans /humans get poisoned by the
poisonous fish they eat. (Any 3 × 2) (6)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Causes of Global Warming
increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere/carbon footprint
increase due to:
burning fossil fuels for electricity, power vehicles and industrial processes
combustion of carbon-rich fuels such as coal or plants (wood) releases carbon
that was stored in them , as carbon dioxide
deforestation which is the cutting down of trees and removing vegetation form
the land. This …
decreases the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by plants during
photosynthesis
results in an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
increase in methane gas in the atmosphere due to
decay of organic matter in waterlogged soils and landfills and increased
number of livestock/human population (MAX 6)
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8 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)
Effects of Global Warming
Increased temperatures may lead to:
more evaporation of water , increases precipitation and flooding
rising sea levels caused by melting ice and thermal expansion also increase
flooding
increased wildfires increase chances of soil erosion and desertification
increased loss of biodiversity as species cannot cope with very high
temperature
increased droughts leading to food insecurity and desertification
less water available to plants and animals
health hazards and diseases (MAX 8)
Solutions to Global Warming
Reduce the use of fossil fuels
Encourage the use renewable sources e.g. solar energy and wind power
Use nuclear energy
Reduce deforestation/desertification
Replant forests
Reduce global greenhouse emissions from various sources
Strict monitoring and law enforcements
Educate public about consequences/advocacy
Reward good practices
Use public transport (MAX 3)
Content (17)
Synthesis (3)
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ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
Criterion Relevance (R) Logical sequence (L) Comprehensive (C)
Generally All information Ideas are arranged in All aspects required by the
provided is relevant a logical/cause-effect essay have been sufficiently
to the topic. sequence. addressed.
In this Only information Information regarding At least FOUR correct points on
essay relevant to causes causes and effects of each causes and effects of
and effects of global warming and global warming and TWO
global warming and solutions to global correct points on solutions to
solutions to global warming is given in a global warming in the essay are
warming are given. logical sequence. obtained.
Mark 1 1 1
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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