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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2014
LIFE SCIENCES P1
MEMORANDUM
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2014 Memo (Eng)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2014 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2014
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1HUMAN REPRODUCTION20 marks
- Question 1.2HUMAN REPRODUCTION6 marks
- Question 1.3HUMAN REPRODUCTION12 marks
- Question 1.4MEIOSIS7 marks
- Question 1.5HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS5 marks
- Question 2.1HUMAN REPRODUCTION6 marks
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- Question 2.2HUMAN REPRODUCTION8 marks
- Question 2.3RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)22 marks
- Question 2.4HUMAN REPRODUCTION4 marks
- Question 3.1RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (PLANTS)11 marks
- Question 3.2HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS11 marks
- Question 3.3HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS7 marks
- Question 3.4HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS7 marks
- Question 3.5HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS4 marks
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (SEPTEMBER 2014)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 C
1.1.2 B
1.1.3 B
1.1.4 C
1.1.5 B
1.1.6 C
1.1.7 C
1.1.8 B
1.1.9 C
1.10 C (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Umbilical vein
1.2.2 Gestation
1.2.3 Multiple Sclerosis
1.2.4 Foetus
1.2.5 Chorion
1.2.6 Alien species (6 x 1) (6)
1.3 1.3.1 A only
1.3.2 B only
1.3.3 None
1.3.4 A only
1.3.5 Both A and B (Both)
1.3.6 Both A and B (Both) (6 x 2) (12)
1.4 1.4.1 A – Anaphase 1
B – Anaphase 2 (2)
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1.4.2 Stage A (1)
1.4.3 Crossing over
Independent assortment of chromosomes during metaphase (2)
1.4.4 4 (1)
1.4.5 4 (1)
1.5 1.5.1 Pancreas (1)
1.5.2 Insulin (1)
1.5.3 4% (1)
1.5.4 Females (1)
1.5.5 35–37 (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 A – Seminal vesicle
C – Cowper’s gland (2)
2.1.2 Serves as a medium of sperm mobility
As a source of nutrients
Prevents the dehydration of sperms
Neutralises the acidity of vaginal tract (Any 1) (1)
2.1.3 (a) Part D (1)
(b) Part E (1)
2.1.4 Testes/part E (1)
(6)
2.2 2.2.1 (a) To make the endometrium wall thicker/more vascular
(Any 1) (1)
(b) Stimulates ovulation/convert the empty follicle into a corpus
luteum (Any 1) (1)
2.2.2 Day 14 (13–15) (1)
2.2.3 The level of oestrogen decrease sharply / The level of luteinising
hormone increases (1)
2.2.4 (a) Graffian follicle (1)
(b) Corpus luteum (1)
2.2.5 (a) Pregnancy has resulted (1)
(b) No pregnancy / leads to menstruation (1)
2.3 2.3.1 The further from the light source, the wider the diameter of the
pupil
OR
The further the light source, the diameter of the pupil becomes
shorter
OR
The closer the light source, the narrower diameter of the pupil
OR
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The closer the light source, the wider the diameter of the pupil.
OR
As light intensity increases/decreases the diameter of the pupil
increases/decreases. (2)
2.3.2 Position of the face/person
The intensity of light
Time allocated for the light source at each distance (Any 2) (2)
2.3.3 (a) Independent factor – The position of the lamp/light source
(b) Dependent factor – Diameter of the pupil (2)
2.3.4 Accept /Reject (Mark the response in correspondence with
hypothesis given by the learner in QUESTION 2.3.1.) (1)
2.3.5 The size (diameter) of the pupil increases when the light intensity
decreases
OR
The size of the pupil (diameter) of pupil decrease when the light
intensity increases.
OR
The further from the light source, the wider the diameter of the
pupil
OR
The closer the light source, the diameter of the pupil becomes
smaller (2)
2.3.6 The circular muscles will contract while the radial muscles
relax.
As a result the diameter of the pupil will decrease, restricting
the high intensity light entering the eye. (Max 4) (4)
2.3.7 Pupillary mechanism (1)
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2.3.8 Diameter of the pupil (mm) at various
distances from the light source
6
5
Diameter of the pupil in mm
4
3
2
1
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Position of the Lamp
Criteria for marking the graph
Title of the graph (both Dependent and
2
Independent variables are included)
Correct type of graph 1
Appropriate scale and label for X-axes 1
Appropriate scale and label for Y-axes 1
1 : 1 to 3 bars drawn correctly
Number of bars 2 : 4 to 6 bars drawn correctly
3 : All bars correctly drawn
NOTE:
If the wrong type of graph is drawn, 3 marks will be lost for:
Correct type of graph
Plotting number of bars
If the labels of the axes are transposed then 2 marks will be lost for:
Correct label and scale for X and Y-axes. (8)
2.4 (a) Growing different crops on the same piece of land in different
seasons so as to give the soil time to recover/replenish nutrients. (2)
(b) A process by which nutrients, especially phosphorus and nitrogen
become highly concentrated in a body of water, leading to increased
growth of organisms such as algae. (2)
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(SEPTEMBER 2014) LIFE SCIENCES P1 7
QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 Phototropism (1)
3.1.2 Growth movement of plant organs in response to light stimulus. (2)
3.1.3 To provide unilateral light stimulus for the seedlings inside the box. (1)
3.1.4 Auxins (1)
3.1.5 When unilateral (one-sided) light rays fall on the growing tip of a
seedling, the hormone auxin begin to move from brighter side to
the darker side of the growing tip.
The accumulation of auxin in the darker side causes cells in that
region to grow longer than the one in the brighter side and leading
to the bending of growing tip towards the direction of unilateral light
source (5)
3.1.6 A spontaneous upward growth of seedlings can be expected. (1)
3.2 3.2.1 Poaching (1)
3.2.2 The unprecedented rise in the poaching of rhinoceros would lead to
the extinction of this species in the near future and therefore, one
has to travel abroad to see the rhinoceros in captivity.
The cartoon depicts the magnitude of this illegal activity in South
Africa. The cartoon also captures our inability to control poaching
effectively and prioritise the significance of conservation. (Any 3) (3)
3.2.3 Horn of rhinoceros (1)
3.2.4 Safe dehorning
Harsher prison sentences
Educating people
Rhino horn poisoning so that it becomes less palatable to users
Introduce “Rhino protect treatment” where rhino horn is made
valueless for the poachers as it gets injected with dye where x-ray
scanners will be able detect the horn
Selling off horns from rhino who died of natural causes
Introduce a ban on rhino horn sale
Legalise international trade of the rhino horn (Any 2) (2)
3.2.5
668 – 448 = 220 OR
(3)
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3.2.6 A steady increase in poaching of the rhinoceros population of
South Africa since 2010. (1)
3.3 3.3.1 Adrenalin (1)
3.3.2 Adrenal gland (1)
3.3.3 An endocrine gland (1)
3.3.4 Increases the rate and depth of breathing so that more oxygen
is obtained quickly.
Causes the liver to convert more glycogen to glucose which is
then released into the blood stream as a source of energy
Increases the rate of the heartbeat and the blood pressure so
that blood can be carried quickly to the skeletal muscles and
brain.
Causes the blood vessels of the muscles, heart and brain to
dilate so that more blood can be taken to these parts.
Causes the blood vessels of the digestive system and skin to
constrict so that less blood is sent to these parts and more
blood becomes available for the heart, brain and skeletal
Muscles.
Increases the metabolic rate of the cells in the brain and skeletal
muscles so that more energy is released for muscular activity
and clear thought.
Increases the tone of the skeletal muscles so that they can
function more effectively. (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.4 3.4.1 Negative feedback mechanism (1)
3.4.2 1 Thyroid gland
2 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
3 Thyroxin
4 Thyroxin (4)
3.4.3 Iodine (1)
3.4.4 Goitre (1)
(7)
3.5 Amount of CO2 released = Amount of energy source used per month x
Emission factor
Petrol =
Diesel =
Electricity =
Total carbon footprint = (4)
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(SEPTEMBER 2014) LIFE SCIENCES P1 9
SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Capturing and transmission of sound waves at the outer ear
Sound waves which travel through the air are captured and directed by the
pinna
through the auditory canal
to the tympanic membrane
causing it to vibrate. (Max 2)
Transmission of sound vibrations at the middle ear
The vibrations are transferred to the ossicles (malleus, incus and stapes) of
the middle ear.
The stapes transfers the sound vibrations on to the oval window (Max 2)
Transmission of pressure waves/vibrations at the inner ear
In the inner ear pressure waves are set up in the perilymph
of the vestibular canal in the inner ear.
The vibrations are transferred through the membrane of the middle canal to
the endolymph.
The pressure waves created in the endolymph stimulate the hair cells
of the organs of Corti.
The hair cells send impulses along the auditory nerve
to the cerebrum.
The signals received from ear are then processed and interpreted.
The pressure waves are then transferred to the tympanic canal
where they are finally absorbed by the round window. (Max 7) (11)
Role of the ear in the maintenance of balance
The ampullae /broader bases of semi-circular canals
consist of cristae.
The three semicircular canals are positioned in three different planes
and therefore, any sudden changes in the speed and direction of body
movement,
cause the endolymph to move at least in one of the semi-circular canals.
The movement of endolymph stimulates
the cristae to generate and send impulses.
The sacculae and utriculae
consist of special receptor structures called maculae.
When the direction of the head changes,
gravitational pull stimulates
hair cells (receptors) of maculae to generate impulses.
the impulses generated from both cristae and maculae are send to
cerebellum.
The cerebellum sends impulses to the muscles to restore the balance.
(Max 6) (6)
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10 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (SEPTEMBER 2014)
ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
Criterion Relevance (R) Logical sequence Comprehensive (C)
(L)
Generally All information Facts are arranged All aspects required by
provided is in a logical/ the essay have been
relevant to the sequential order. sufficiently addressed.
topic.
In this essay Only information Events of hearing Learner has scored at
relevant to the and balance are least half of the marks
hearing and provided in the of the hearing process
balance is given correct sequence. and described the
(There is no function of cristae and
irrelevant maculae in the
information.) maintenance of
balance.
MARK 1 1 1
Synthesis (3)
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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