# Life Sciences Grade 12 Paper 1 Gauteng Mock 2018 Memo > Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Gauteng Mock Exam 2018, 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-life-sciences-p1-preparatory-2018-possible-answer/90e88624-3712-4727-b2e1-4a336c4831dc - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Life Sciences - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2018 - Exam period: Gauteng Mock Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 11 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Life Sciences](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/life-sciences) › [Life Sciences Grade 12 Paper 1 Gauteng Mock 2018 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-life-sciences-p1-preparatory-2018-possible-answer/90e88624-3712-4727-b2e1-4a336c4831dc) ## About this document Life Sciences · Grade 12 · Gauteng Mock Exam · 2018. Memorandum, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 2018 MARKING GUIDELINES LIFE SCIENCES (PAPER 1) (10831) 11 pages ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PREPARATORY EXAMINATION LIFE SCIENCES (Paper 1) MARKING GUIDELINES PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE MARKING OF LIFE SCIENCES 1. If more information than marks allocated is given. Stop marking when maximum mark 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 the whole process is given when only part of it is required. Read all and credit relevant parts. 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-recognized 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 recognizable accept, provided it does not mean something else in Life Sciences or if it is out of context. 13. If common names are given in terminology. Accept, provided it was accepted at the National memo discussion meeting. 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 captions. 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 may be made to the ratified memorandum without consultation with the Provincial Internal Moderator. 2 ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 A 1.1.2 A 1.1.3 C 1.1.4 B 1.1.5 D 1.1.6 B 1.1.7 B 1.1.8 A 1.1.9 C 1.1.10 C (10 x 2) (20) 1.2 1.2.1 Chorion  1.2.2 Prolactin  1.2.3 Hypothalamus  1.2.4 Fossil fuels  1.2.5 Carbon footprint  1.2.6 Methane  1.2.7 Aldosterone (7 x 1) (7) 1.3 1.3.1 A only  (2) 1.3.2 B only  (2) 1.3.3 B only  (2) 1.3.4 None  (2) 1.3.5 B only (2) 1.3.6 B only (2) (12) 1.4 1.4.1 (i) C  (ii) B  (iii) D  (3) 1.4.2 Growth hormone TSH / Thyroid stimulating hormone FSH / Follicle stimulating hormone  LH / Luteinising hormone Prolactin Mark first TWO only (2) (5) 1.5 1.5.1 Negative feedback  mechanism (1) 1.5.2 1 – decrease  2 – pituitary 3 – TSH 4 – thyroid 5 – more (5) (6) TOTAL SECTION A: 50 3 ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 SECTION B QUESTION 2 2.1 2.1.1 (i) 6 chromosomes  (ii) 3 chromosomes  (2) 2.1.2 Ovary / testes / gonads (1) 2.1.3 Haploid daughter cell / Gamete Chromatid / Daughter chromosome Centromere Nucleus / Nucleus membrane Cell membrane Rubric for assessment of the diagram: Caption for diagram 1 Correct number of chromatids present 1 Any TWO correct labels 2 4 (4) 2.1.4 It introduces genetic variation It balances the doubling effect of fertilisation as it halves the number of chromosomes in the sex cells.  (2) (9) 2.2 2.2.1 To ensure a lower temperature which is best for sperm production.  (Regulates temperature) (2) 2.2.2 Development of male secondary sexual characteristics  Stimulates the maturation of sperm cells (2) (4) 4 ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 2.3 2.3.1 Sperm cell Ovum Size - Very small - Larger in size Structure - Head, middle piece, tail - Round - Nucleus containing - Nucleus containing father’s genetic material mother’s genetic material - Has a tail - Has no tail - No jelly coat surrounds - Jelly coat surrounds cell head membrane - Acrosome present - No acrosome Motility - Can move because of - Can’t move on its own the tail Mark any TWO  (3) 1 mark for table 2.3.2 The enzymes digest the outer coat of the ovum to enable the head to penetrate the ovum and the nuclei to fuse.  (2) 2.3.3 20 cm = 200 mm 200 mm /4 =50 It will take 50 minutes  (3) 2.3.4 The urethra is cleaned prior to ejaculation by secretions from the Cowper’s gland.  (2) (10) 2.4 2.4.1 (i) Oestrogen (1) (ii) It increases the thickness of the endometrium (1) (iii) Provides a place where the embryo implants and the placenta forms  (2) 2.4.2 (i) LH / Luteinising hormone  (1) (ii) It is produced to burst the Graafian follicle to release the ovum / stimulate ovulation  Stimulates the development of the corpus luteum  ANY 2 (2) 2.4.3 Corpus luteum is degenerating / getting smaller  The lining of the endometrium is decreasing in size/ getting thinner  (2) (9) 5 ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 2.5 2.5.1 Stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen / reduces the blood glucose levels (1) 2.5.2 13:00  (1) 2.5.3 28 / 29 mµ/ℓ  (Units must be included for mark to be awarded) (1) 2.5.4 Blood glucose level increases after a meal is eaten  Pancreas is stimulated to secrete insulin into blood  Insulin travels in the blood to the liver  Stimulates conversion of excess glucose to glycogen  Glycogen is stored  Glucose levels in the blood now decreases  and returns back to normal ANY 5 (5) (8) [40] 6 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 QUESTION 3 3.1 3.1.1 There are no photoreceptors present / no rods and cones, therefore no vision is detected as the optic nerve is situated in this region  (2) 3.1.2 The A / suspensory ligaments slacken , the tension on the B / lens decreases,  the B / lens becomes more convex/ more rounded / bulges. The refractive power of the B / lens is increased. (3) 3.1.3 Graph Graph showing the relationship between lens thickness and focal length. 30 25 25 Focal length (cm) 20 21 18 15 15.5 14 12.5 10 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thickness of lens (mm) Rubric for assessment of the graph: Correct type of graph (line graph) 1 Caption for graph 1 Correct label for X-axis (including unit) AND scale for 1 X-axis Correct label for Y-axis (including unit) AND scale for 1 Y-axis Plotting: 1 to 2 points correct 1 All 6 points correct 2 6 (6) Note If the wrong graph is drawn, marks will be lost for “correct type of graph”. If axes are transposed, marks will be lost for labelling of X-axis and Y-axis. 7 ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 3.1.4 As the thickness of the lens increases  the focal length decreases  (2) 3.1.5 Pupillary mechanism / pupil reflex  Radial muscles of the iris contract Circular muscles of the iris relax Pupil dilates / widens / gets bigger  and more light enters the eye * Compulsory mark +ANY 4 (5) (18) 3.2 3.2.1 A – (external) auditory canal / auditory canal / ear canal / meatus  B – tympanic membrane / eardrum  D – oval window  (3) 3.2.2 C – transmits vibrations from the eardrum to the incus  E – transmits impulses to the brain  (2) 3.2.3 (a) Traps dust Prevents insects / small animals from entering the ear Keeps eardrum moist Mark FIRST TWO only (2) (b) Hearing will worsen / deafness may result because plug will hamper free movement/ vibrations of tympanic membrane  Hearing will weaken / no sound waves will be transferred  Plug will limit sound waves entering the tympanic membrane / eardrum (3) (10) 3.3 3.3.1 Hot / warm  (1) 3.3.2 Capillaries are dilated / vasodilation Sweat glands producing / secreting sweat  (2) (3) 8 ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 3.4 3.4.1 (a) Presence of the shoot tip containing the hormone (b) growth of the shoot (2) 3.4.2 The shoot tip produces a hormone called auxin This hormone stimulates cell division and cell elongation, resulting in the growth of the shoot  If the tip is removed no growth occurs due to the lack of auxin  ANY 4 (4) 3.4.3 Repeat the investigation several times Increase sample size Mark first ONE only (1) 3.4.4 Use same type / species of plant Use same soil in the pots Same amount of water given when watering shoots Same environmental conditions/ sunlight / humidity Same nutrients ANY 2 Mark FIRST TWO only (2) (9) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 9 ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 SECTION C QUESTION 4 Define: Food security refers to the access, by all people at all times, to adequate, safe and nutritious food for a healthy and productive life.  Max 1 mark Poor Farming techniques: Monoculture is the growing of one type of crop over large areas of land year after year. Monoculture depletes nutrients and water supplies and therefore impacts negatively on the quality of the topsoil.  Pest control involves the use of pesticides (chemicals) to kill pests that compete with humans for food.  Pesticides may kill or get into the tissues of healthy plants.  This may reduce crop production and, since pesticides are expensive, increase the cost of food and thus reduce access to poor consumers  thus reducing food security. Topsoil: The tilling of the soil between plantings and heavy rainfall are the cause of much of the topsoil to be lost, leading to the loss of valuable nutrients over time,  reducing crop yields  thus reducing food security. Use of fertilizers: Fertilizers can be expensive, contributing to the high cost of food, thus reducing access to poor consumers  thus reducing food security. Max 10 marks Alien plants: Alien plants deplete the topsoil of water and nutrients.  These alien plants out-compete indigenous plants because they have no natural predators, grow rapidly and invade land that could be used to grow crops  thus reducing food security. Max 2 marks Climate change: Climate change leads to more frequent and severe droughts and floods.  Droughts result in crop losses and livestock deaths which reduces the food available in an area.  Floods cause extensive damage in a short period of time and decreases the amount of farmland available to grow crops  thus reducing food security. People also usually lose their homes, possessions and economic security during floods, a further negative impact on food security.  Max 4 marks 10 ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10831 / 18 ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY Criterion Relevance (R) Logical sequence (L) Comprehensive (C) Generally All information Ideas are arranged in a All aspects required by the provided is relevant logical cause-effect essay have been sufficiently to the question sequence addressed In this Only information All the information Correct points as follows: essay relevant to food regarding the description security: of food security: - define - definition - definition (1) - poor farming - poor farming - poor farming (7/10) - alien plants - alien plants - alien plants (1/2) - climate change - climate change - climate change (2/4) There is no irrelevant is given in a logical information manner Mark 1 1 1 TOTAL SECTION C: 20 TOTAL: 150 11 ## Related documents - [Grade 12 NSC Life Science P1 Preparatory 2018 Possible Answer](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-life-science-p1-preparatory-2018-possible-answer/ef5b118c-f250-4bd1-b98a-e6b935b9c562) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2018 - [Grade 12 NSC Life Science P1 (Afrikaans) Preparatory 2018 Possible Answer](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-life-science-p1-afrikaans-preparatory-2018-possible-answer/47d1fae5-b964-4653-aaa6-a3b2ad4a2512) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2018 · Afr - [Life Sciences P1 May June 2018 Memo Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p1-may-june-2018-memo-eng/7028d3e4-e3bb-4329-9cb4-8e3f45808a77) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2018 · Eng - [Grade 12 NSC Life Sciences P1 (Afrikaans) Preparatory 2017 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-life-sciences-p1-afrikaans-preparatory-2017-possible-answers/4d8cb2b6-23ab-4f9d-966d-af83482574f4) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2017 · Afr - [Grade 12 NSC Life Sciences P1 Preperatory 2016 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-life-sciences-p1-preperatory-2016-possible-answers/50ce4246-0838-4cbe-b09f-90f3db8d2e0c) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2016 - [Grade 12 NSC Life Sciences P1 (Afrikaans) 2015 Preparatory Examination Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-life-sciences-p1-afrikaans-2015-preparatory-examination-possible-answers/846bf94c-4e3c-4745-a5fe-37416d2bc053) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2015 · Afr ## More from Grade 12 Life Sciences - [LIFE SCIENCES QP GR12 JUNE 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-qp-gr12-june-2025-eng-d-watermark/138939cb-4757-4989-99d7-c9cb21429a5c) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [Life Sciences Grade 12 NSC QP March 2025 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-grade-12-nsc-qp-march-2025-kzn/b1598f8e-58e0-4c09-b513-b9f61ae73c47) — QP · 2025 - [Life Sciences Grade 12 NSC P2 MEMO September 2025 Mpumalanga](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-grade-12-nsc-p2-memo-september-2025-mpumalanga/17b4cc42-641c-4d7d-9c53-6bac113ce83c) — Memo · 2025 - [Life Sciences Grade 12 NSC P1 QP September 2025 Mpumalanga](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-grade-12-nsc-p1-qp-september-2025-mpumalanga/be917127-6071-4190-b900-3c475d5bfdd4) — QP · 2025 - [Life Sciences Grade 12 NSC P1 QP September 2025 North West](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-grade-12-nsc-p1-qp-september-2025-north-west/9dc29799-a675-40eb-9573-df7341b3572f) — QP · 2025 - [Life Sciences P2 May-June 2025 Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p2-may-june-2025-afr/f068fe02-7f70-4bf4-91ad-4ead880d1a88) — QP · 2025 · Afr ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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