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PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2022
MARKING GUIDELINES
LIFE SCIENCES PAPER 1 (10831)
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P1 Gauteng Mock 2022 Memo (English)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Gauteng Mock Exam 2022 (English), 14 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
Life Sciences · Grade 12 · Gauteng Mock Exam · 2022 · English. Memorandum, 14 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
- Subject
- Life Sciences
- Grade
- Grade 12
- Language
- English
- Document type
- Memorandum
- Year
- 2022
- Exam period
- Gauteng Mock Exam
- Paper
- 1
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- CAPS
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Gauteng Mock Exam 2022
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)20 marks
- Question 1.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)5 marks
- Question 1.3RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)6 marks
- Question 1.4RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)14 marks
- Question 1.5HUMAN REPRODUCTION5 marks
- Question 2.1HUMAN REPRODUCTION12 marks
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- Question 2.2HUMAN REPRODUCTION10 marks
- Question 2.3HUMAN REPRODUCTION9 marks
- Question 2.4REPRODUCTION IN VERTEBRATES8 marks
- Question 2.5HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS11 marks
- Question 3.1HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS14 marks
- Question 3.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (PLANTS)9 marks
- Question 3.3RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)11 marks
- Question 3.4RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)16 marks
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10831/22
PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE MARKING OF LIFE SCIENCES
1. If more information than marks allocated is given
Stop marking when maximum number of marks are reached and place a wavy line
and 'max' in the right-hand margin.
2. If, for example, three reasons are required and five are given
Mark only 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 become 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 the answer is 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)
No 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 marking guidelines
No changes must be made to the marking guidelines without consulting the
provincial internal moderator.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 D
1.1.2 A
1.1.3 A
1.1.4 B
1.1.5 The question is not valid and therefore no marks are allocated.
1.1.6 C
1.1.7 C
1.1.8 C
1.1.9 A
1.1.10 B
(9 x 2) (18)
1.2 1.2.1 Umbilical cord
1.2.2 Endocrineglands
1.2.3 Inter/connector neurons
1.2.4 Cerebrospinalfluid
1.2.5 Cell body
(5 x 1) (5)
1.3 1.3.1 Both A and B
1.3.2 Both A and B
1.3.3 Both A and B
(3 x 2) (6)
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1.4 1.4.1 B – Sclera
G – Iris
I – Cornea (3)
1.4.2 (a) H – Pupil (2)
(b) F – Optic nerve (2)
(c) A – Eyelid (2)
1.4.3 (a) It contracts (1)
(b) It slackens/loosens (1)
(c) Becomes more convex/more rounded (1)
1.4.4 (a) Concave lenses/ Concave Glasses/(Laser) surgery (1)
(b) Surgery/synthetic lens (1)
(14)
1.5 1.5.1 (a) A, B, and C ( only accept if all three are correct) (1)
(b) D and E( only accept if both are correct) (1)
1.5.2 (a) Prostate gland (1)
(b) Testosterone (1)
1.5.3 Temperature (1)
(5)
TOTAL SECTION A: 48
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 20 mm (1)
2.1.2 18,8 – 13,3 OR 5,5 x 100
13,3 13,3
= 41,35/41/41,4% (3)
2.1.3 II – Corpus luteum
III – Graafian follicle (2)
2.1.4 A matches I/I matches A
B matches III/III matches B
C matches II/II matches C (3)
2.1.5 – As the diameter of the follicle decreases/corpus luteum disintegrates,
– less progesterone is released/progesterone levels decrease,
– The endometrium is not maintained
– causing menstruation to occur/causing endometrium to be shed.
(Any 3) (3)
(12)
2.2 2.2.1 I – Morula
III – Blastocyst/blastula (2)
2.2.2 − Sperm cell’s nucleus enters the ovum and
− fuses with the ovum’s nucleus OR fertilization
− to form the zygote/diploid nucleus of this cell.
OR
− Haploid sperm cell
OR fertilization
− fuses with the haploid ovum
− to form the zygote/diploid nucleus of this cell.
(3)
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2.2.3
Fallopian tube
Ovary
Endometrium Uterus
Cervix
Vagina
Vulva
Diagram of the female reproductive system
Criteria for assessing diagram:
CRITERIA SYMBOL MARKS
Correct caption (C) 1
Diagram accuracy (front view and fallopian tubes (D) 1
attached to uterus)
Any TWO correct labels (L) 2
Numbers positioned in the fallopian tube and (P) 1
uterus and order is correct
(Precise location not necessary) (5)
(10)
2.3 2.3.1 (a) Increased surface area for cellular respiration to provide energy
(Any 2) (2)
(b) Contains enzymes to dissolve the outer membrane of the ovum for
the (sperm cell) nucleus to enter the ovum/ for fertilization (Any 2) (2)
2.3.2 Gametogenesis in males Gametogenesis in females
Called spermatogenesis Called oogenesis
Stimulated by testosterone Stimulated by FSH
Takes place in the testes/ Takes place in the
seminiferous tubules ovaries/follicles
Results in 4 sperm cells being Results in 1 ovum being
produced produced
Process starts at puberty The process starts before
puberty/at birth
Mark first TWO only Any (2 x 2) + 1 table (5)
(9)
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2.4 2.4.1 Internal fertilization (1)
2.4.2 Oviparity/Ovipary (1)
2.4.3 Altricial (1)
2.4.4 − Protects the foetus against shock/mechanical injuries
− Keeps the foetus moist/Protects the foetus from drying out
− Protects the foetus from temperature changes
− Allows the foetus to move freely/Supports the body of the foetus
during development
Mark first TWO only (Any 2) (2)
2.4.5 − The yolk sac was smaller
− Therefore, (the chick) it received less nutrients in the form of yolk
− (The chick) it is less developed/underdeveloped/eyes are closed/has
only down feathers/has no feathers/cannot walk/shows altricial
development (3)
(8)
2.5 2.5.1 Thyroxin (1)
2.5.2 Regulates the rate of:
− Respiration/energy production
− Energy consumption/metabolism
− Heat production
− Heart rate
Mark first TWO only (Any 2) (2)
2.5.3 − Fat
− (Muscle) protein
Mark first ONE only (Any 1) (1)
2.5.4 Glycogen (1)
2.5.5 − Blood glucose level decreased below normal
− The pancreas/islets of Langerhans will be stimulated
− Glucagon is secreted
− which is transported via blood
− to the liver
− and muscle cells
− which converts glycogen into glucose
− increasing blood glucose levels to normal (Any 6) (6)
(11)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 Thermoregulation (1)
3.1.2 − As the environmental temperature increases
− the hypothalamus is stimulated
− and sends impulses to the blood vessels of the skin
− Blood vessels dilate/blood vessels become wider/vasodilation
occurs
− More blood flows to the surface of the skin
− More heat radiates from the skin
− (So average heat released/lost increases) (Any 3) (3)
3.1.3 − As the environmental temperature increases above/beyond body
temperature
− the average heat released/lost through radiation reaches its
maximum/levels out/no gradient for radiation of heat
− therefore, increased sweating will occur /sweat glands become more
active
− As the sweat is evaporated
− it allows the body temperature to decrease/more cooling of the skin
will occur (Any 4) (4)
3.1.4 Graph showing the average heat released from human skin
where temperature ranged between 16 °C and 44 °C
250
200 200 200
Average heat released
200
160
150
110
(µJoule/cm2/min)
100 70
50
50 30
0
16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44
Temperature (°C)
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Criteria for assessment of the graph
CRITERIA ELABORATION SYMBOL MARKS
Correct type of Line graph drawn (T) 1
graph
Caption of graph Both variables included (C) 1
(Heat released AND
temperature)
Axes labels Correct label and unit for X- (L) 1
and Y-axes
Scale of X- and Y- Equal spacing and correct (S) 1
axes scaling on X-axis and Y-axis
Plotting of points 1 to 7 points plotted correctly (P) 1
All 8 points plotted correctly 2
(6)
(14)
3.2 3.2.1 Gravity (1)
3.2.2 Geotropism (1)
3.2.3 Auxins (1)
3.2.4 − More hormones/Auxins accumulated/higher concentration on the
lower part of the stem
− causing more growth/elongation on this side
− fewer hormones/Auxins accumulated on the upper part of the stem
− causing less growth/elongation on this side
− (causing the stem to bend/grow upwards) (4)
3.2.5 − The leaves of the stem will receive more sunlight/face the sunlight
− for more photosynthesis
OR
− Exposes the flowers more favourably
− for pollination/seed dispersal
Mark first ONE only Any (1 x 2) (2)
(9)
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3.3 3.3.1 − Sound waves are trapped by the pinna✓
− then directed into the auditory canal✓
− until they reach the tympanic membrane✓
− which vibrates✓
− passing vibrations to the ossicles✓ (accept if ALL 3 ossicles are
named in the correct order)
− Amplification occurs in the middle ear✓
− The vibrations are transferred to the oval window✓
− This brings about pressure waves in the fluid✓/perilymph/
endolymph
− in the cochlea
− These are picked up by the organ of Corti✓
− which converts the stimulus into an impulse✓
− The impulse is carried by the auditory nerve✓
− to the cerebrum✓ where it is interpreted (Any 7) (7)
3.3.2 Structure: The semi-circular canals are surrounded by bone✓
Suitability: Which provides strength✓/protection
Structure: The semi-circular canals are hollow✓
Suitability: Which holds fluid✓
Structure: They are filled with fluid (endolymph)✓
Suitability: Which acts as a stimulus when it moves✓
Structure: They are situated in 3 different directions✓/planes/at 90°
to each other
Suitability: Which allows fluid movement with any change in the
speed or direction of the body✓
Structure: They have swellings at the base✓/ampulla
Suitability: Contains receptors/cristae✓/Protects receptors/cristae
Structure: Contain receptors/cristae✓
Suitability: Which pick up fluid movement✓/stimulus/change in
speed or direction of the body/Which converts stimuli into
impulses
Mark first TWO only Any (2 x 2) (4)
(11)
3.4 3.4.1 E✓ (1)
3.4.2 − (When a salty liquid/stimulus is placed on the tongue)
− receptors/taste buds pick up the stimulus✓
− the stimulus is converted to an impulse✓
− The impulse is carried by the sensory neuron✓
− to the cerebrum✓ where it is interpreted (Any 3) (3)
3.4.3 Amount of taste recovered✓ (1)
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3.4.4 The same:
− Liquid used✓/ solvent /water used for each sample
− Volume of water✓/500 ml in samples
− Solute used✓/salt used
− Number of drops✓/3 drops applied
− Method of recording✓/placing an X
− Number of participants per duration✓
− Differences of durations✓/2-week intervals/5 min between drops
(Mark first TWO only) (Any 2) (2)
3.4.5 The greater the time after infection, the more taste is recovered✓✓
OR
As the duration since infection increased, the greater the number of
samples that can be tasted✓✓
OR
The shorter the time after infection, the less taste is recovered✓✓ (2)
3.4.6 Rethabile✓
Martinus✓ (2)
3.4.7 Since they have not had COVID-19✓ (1)
3.4.8 − The reliability is not affected✓
− Since the number of participants/sample size remains the same✓/
the investigation was not repeated
OR
− The reliability increases✓
− Since the average result obtained increases✓/closer representation
of trend
− The validity of the investigation is unaffected✓
− Since the controlled variables (example of) put in place remain
unchanged✓
OR
− The validity of the investigation is increased✓
− Since Given’s results were clearly inaccurate/incorrect✓/he claimed
to taste salt in plain water/he claimed he could taste salt in the water
that contained 2 teaspoons of salt but not in the water that
contained 3 or 4 teaspoons of salt (Any 2 x 2) (4)
(16)
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TOTAL SECTION B: [100]
TOTAL: 148
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ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES ON MARKING
In general, remember that we are marking concepts and not words. Avoid looking
for key words and marking them correct. Check that the entire response/sentence
is scientifically correct.
Q 3.1.4 If axes are transposed, the learner will only be penalized for labelling
the axes if the other aspects are correct.
If a bar graph is drawn, the learner will lose the marks for type (T) AND
plotting (P).
Q 3.3.2 One mark can be awarded for a correct structure if there is no
suitability. However, a mark cannot be awarded for the correct
suitability if not linked to a correct structure.
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MARK CONVERSION TABLE
Learner Learner Learner Learner
Converted Converted Converted Converted
total total total total
mark (150) mark (150) mark (150) mark (150)
(148) (148) (148) (148)
1 1 38 39 75 76 112 114
2 2 39 40 76 77 113 115
3 3 40 41 77 78 114 116
4 4 41 42 78 79 115 117
5 5 42 43 79 80 116 118
6 6 43 44 80 81 117 119
7 7 44 45 81 82 118 120
8 8 45 46 82 83 119 121
9 9 46 47 83 84 120 122
10 10 47 48 84 85 121 123
11 11 48 49 85 86 122 124
12 12 49 50 86 87 123 125
13 13 50 51 87 88 124 126
14 14 51 52 88 89 125 127
15 15 52 53 89 90 126 128
16 16 53 54 90 91 127 129
17 17 54 55 91 92 128 130
18 18 55 56 92 93 129 131
19 19 56 57 93 94 130 132
20 20 57 58 94 95 131 133
21 21 58 59 95 96 132 134
22 22 59 60 96 97 133 135
23 23 60 61 97 98 134 136
24 24 61 62 98 99 135 137
25 25 62 63 99 100 136 138
26 26 63 64 100 101 137 139
27 27 64 65 101 102 138 140
28 28 65 66 102 103 139 141
29 29 66 67 103 104 140 142
30 30 67 68 104 105 141 143
31 31 68 69 105 106 142 144
32 32 69 70 106 107 143 145
33 33 70 71 107 108 144 146
34 34 71 72 108 109 145 147
35 35 72 73 109 110 146 148
36 36 73 74 110 111 147 149
37 38 74 75 111 113 148 150
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