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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2021
MARKING GUIDELINES
LIFE SCIENCES (PAPER 2) (10832)
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P2 Gauteng Mock 2021 Memo (English)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 2 memorandum from the Gauteng Mock Exam 2021 (English), 12 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
Life Sciences · Grade 12 · Gauteng Mock Exam · 2021 · English. Memorandum, 12 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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- 2021
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This exam
Gauteng Mock Exam 2021
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1MEIOSIS26 marks
- Question 1.2DNA: THE CODE OF LIFE13 marks
- Question 1.3DNA: THE CODE OF LIFE12 marks
- Question 1.4DNA: THE CODE OF LIFE10 marks
- Question 1.5GENETICS AND INHERITANCE16 marks
- Question 2.1MEIOSIS13 marks
Show all 18 questions
- Question 2.2MEIOSIS3 marks
- Question 2.3GENETICS AND INHERITANCE16 marks
- Question 2.4GENETICS AND INHERITANCE10 marks
- Question 2.5DNA: THE CODE OF LIFE5 marks
- Question 2.6GENETICS AND INHERITANCE4 marks
- Question 3.1EVOLUTION7 marks
- Question 3.2EVOLUTION4 marks
- Question 3.3EVOLUTION10 marks
- Question 3.4EVOLUTION6 marks
- Question 3.5EVOLUTION9 marks
- Question 3.6EVOLUTION9 marks
- Question 3.7EVOLUTION5 marks
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PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE MARKING OF LIFE SCIENCES
1. If more information than marks allocated is given
Stop marking when maximum 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 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.
14. If only letter is asked for and only name is given (and vice versa)
No credit.
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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 C
1.1.2 D
1.1.3 D
1.1.4 C
1.1.5 D
1.1.6 B
1.1.7 D
1.1.8 B
1.1.9 A
1.1.10 C (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Cytokinesis
1.2.2 Translation
1.2.3 Sperm cells
1.2.4 Nucleotides
1.2.5 Karyotype
1.2.6 Biotechnology (6 x 1) (6)
1.3 1.3.1 Both A and B
1.3.2 None
1.3.3 A only (3 x 2) (6)
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1.4 1.4.1 (a) Peptide bond (1)
(b) Nucleus (1)
(c) DNA (1)
(d) tRNA (1)
1.4.2 Strand 2 (1)
1.4.3 CAT (1)
1.4.4 (a) deoxyribose (1)
(b) ribose (1)
(c) two (1)
(d) one (1)
(10)
1.5 1.5.1 Involves the inheritance of two characteristics (2)
1.5.2 BbHh (1)
1.5.3 (a) bbHh (1)
(b) Black and hornless (1)
1.5.4 (a) ½ (1)
(b) ¼ (1)
1.5.5 25% (1)
(8)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 Anaphase 1 (1)
2.1.2 - Whole chromosomes are pulled away
- from the equator towards the poles
(Mark first TWO only.) (2)
2.1.3 (a) Cell membrane/plasmalemma (1)
(b) Centromere (1)
2.1.4 2 (1)
2.1.5
Criteria to assess the diagram
Correct caption (C) 1
Diagram drawn correctly showing homologous pairs (D) 1
at the equator
Any THREE correct labels (L) 3 (5)
2.1.6 random fertilization of gametes
random mating
mutations
(Mark first TWO only.) Any 2 (2)
(12)
2.2 When a gamete/sperm cell with 24 chromosomes/an extra chromosome
of pair 21
fertilises a normal ovum/gamete/ovum with 23 chromosomes
the zygote will have three chromosomes at position 21/47 chromosomes,
leading to Down Syndrome (3)
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2.3 2.3.1 Complete dominance (1)
2.3.2 (a) Phenotype (1)
(b) Number of (fruit) flies (1)
2.3.3 They needed to:
Find a source of fruit flies
Research how to keep fruit flies alive for the investigation
Decide on the sample sizeto be used
Decide on what method to use when gathering results
Design a data capture tool/table
(Mark first THREE only.) Any 3 (3)
2.3.4 Repeat the investigation
Use a larger sample size/more fruit flies
(Mark first TWO only.) (2)
2.3.5 More fruit flies have the dominant phenotype for eye colour/red eyes,
than the recessive phenotype/white eyes.
Whereas more fruit flies have the recessive phenotype for wing type/
vestigial wings, than the dominant phenotype/normal wings. (2)
2.3.6
Graph showing the number of fruit flies
having either the dominant or recessive form
of the characteristics
180
153
Number of fruit flies
160
140 125
120
100
75
80 Dominant
60 47
40
Recessive
20
0
Eye colour Wing type
Phenotype
OR
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Graph showing the number of fruit flies having
either the dominant or recessive form of the
characteristics
180
160 153
Number of fruit flies
140 125
120
100
75
80
60 47 Eye colour
40
20 Wing type
0
Dominant Recessive
Phenotype
Guideline for assessing the graph:
Bar graph drawn (T) 1
Title of the graph includes both
variables (C) 1
Correct label for X-axis
Correct label for Y-axis (L) 1
Equal width and interval of bars
Correct scale for Y-axis (S) 1
Drawing of bars: 1: 1 to 3 bars correctly drawn
(D) 2: All 4 bars correctly drawn (6)
(16)
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2.4 2.4.1 2/two (1)
2.4.2 male with Duchenne muscular dystrophy/DMD /affected (2)
2.4.3 XDXd (1)
2.4.4
P1 Phenotype Normal male x Normal female
Genotype XDY x XDXd
Meiosis
gametes XD , Y x XD , Xd
Fertilization
F1 Genotype XD XD : XDXd : XDY : XdY
Phenotype 3 normal/unaffected : 1 with Duchene muscular
dystrophy/DMD/affected
There is a 25% chance* of offspring having
Duchene muscular dystrophy /DMD
P1 and F1
Meiosis and fertilization
1 compulsory* + Any 5
OR
Phenotype Normal male x Normal female
Genotype XDY x XDXd
Gametes XD Y
Meiosis XD D
X X D D
X Y
Fertilization Xd D
X X d XdY
1 mark for correct gametes
1 mark for correct genotypes
F1 Phenotype 3 normal/unaffected : 1 with Duchene muscular
dystrophy/DMD/affected
There is a 25% chance* of offspring having
Duchene muscular dystrophy /DMD
P1 and F1
Meiosis and fertilization
1 compulsory* + Any 5
(6)
(10)
2.5 2.5.1 DNA replication (1)
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2.5.2 Hydrogen bonds (1)
2.5.3 Interphase (1)
2.5.4 Doubles the genetic material
Keeps chromosome number constant
Creates genetically identical daughter cells
(Mark first TWO only.) Any 2 (2)
(5)
2.6 2.6.1 IA; IB and i (1)
2.6.2 2 (1)
2.6.3 Even if the blood group of the possible father matches the child’s
blood group,
it is not conclusive as other men may have the same blood
group as the possible father. (2)
(4)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Artificial selection Natural selection
humans select a desired characteristic / nature selects the desired
humans represent the selective force characteristic /the environment
or nature is the selective force
human needs are fulfilled the characteristic improves
chances of survival
humans select organisms to breed mating is random
the characteristics of the population do not the characteristics of the
necessarily change population change
may involve more than one species occurs within a species
(Mark first THREE only.) Any (3 x 2 ) + 1 Table (7)
3.2 Evolution involves long periods of time where species do not change/or
change gradually through natural selection as shown by A.
These alternate with/are punctuated by short periods of time where rapid
changes occur through natural selection as shown by B. (4)
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3.3 3.3.1 A group of organisms of the same species found in the same habitat
at the same time. (2)
3.3.2 The ancestral population of squirrels became separated into two
populations
by a a deep valley /geographical barrier.
The two populations could not interbreed/there was no gene flow
between the two.
Natural selection occurred independently in each population
due to different environmental conditions on either side of the
barrier
The two populations became genotypically and phenotypically
different from each other.
Even if the geographical barrier is removed, the squirrels will not
be able to interbreed/produce fertile offspring.
Two separate species have formed Any 6 (6)
3.3.3 Breeding at different times of the year
Species-specific courtship behaviour
Plant adaptation to different pollinators
Infertile offspring
Prevention of fertilization
(Mark first TWO only.) Any 2 (2)
(10)
3.4 There was variation in the frog population.
Some of the frogs were light in colour and some of the frogs were dark in
colour.
Those that were light in colour were not camouflaged/ were more visible
and were eaten by the heron/did not survive.
Those that were dark in colour, were camouflaged/were less visible and
survived/ were not eaten by the heron.
The frogs that survived, reproduced
and passed on the allele for dark colour to their offspring,
leading to the population of dark coloured frogs after four years.
Any 6 (6)
3.5 3.5.1 B C A (2)
3.5.2 The cranium of skull A is larger
than the cranium of skull C
indicating an increase in brain capacity/intelligence
OR
The cranium of skull C is smaller
than the cranium of skull A
indicating a reduced brain capacity/intelligence (3)
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3.5.3 Skull A is less prognathous/less protruding jaw than skull B
Skull A has a well-defined chin whereas skull B does not
Skull A has a smaller jaw whereas Skull B has a large jaw
(Mark first TWO only.) Any (2 x
2) (4)
(9)
3.6 3.6.1 Quadrupedal (1)
3.6.2 The foramen magnum is in a forward position
To allow the spinal cord to enter vertically
The spine is more curved/S-shaped
To absorb shock/allow flexible movement/for support
The pelvis is short and wide/broad to support the upper body in
an upright position (6)
3.6.3 Homo sapiens
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Homo naledi
Australopithecus spp (afarensis, africanus, sediba)
(Mark first TWO only.) Any 2 (2)
(9)
3.7 3.7.1 A (1)
3.7.2 6 million years ago/mya (1)
3.7.3 Freely rotating arms
Long upper arms
Rotation around elbow joints
Bare fingertips/ nails instead of claws
Opposable thumb
(Mark First THREE Only.) Any 3 (3)
(5)
[50]
TOTAL SECTION B: 100
TOTAL: 150
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