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GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2014
LIFE SCIENCES P1
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2½ hours
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2014 QP (Eng)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2014 (English), 19 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)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write ALL the answers in your ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start the answer to EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
5. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
6. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.
7. Draw diagrams or flow charts only when asked to do so.
8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Do NOT use graph paper.
10. You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass
where necessary.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
12. Round off all calculations to two decimals after the comma.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1–1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example
1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 Which ONE of the following is a method of reproduction in which young
develop from eggs that are fertilised internally and retained within the
mother’s body after fertilisation but obtain their nutrients from the egg
yolk and not from the mother?
A Vivipary
B Ovipary
C Ovovivipary
D Binary fission
1.1.2 In an amniotic egg, the role of the allantois is to …
A produce oxygen for the growing embryo.
B store waste products produced by the embryo.
C serve as food for the embryo.
D act as a shock absorber to prevent possible mechanical damage.
1.1.3 Which ONE of the following fluids is released from the uterus just
before the start of child birth?
A Urine from the baby
B Amniotic fluid
C Placental fluid
D Chorionic fluid
1.1.4 The following statements describe the functions of placenta:
(i) Serves as an attachment of the embryo to the mother
(ii) Allows for the diffusion of dissolved nutrients from the mother to
the foetus
(iii) Allows for the diffusion of excretory wastes from the mother to the
foetus
(iv) Allows for the diffusion of oxygen from the mother to the foetus
Which ONE of the following combinations correctly describe the
functions of placenta?
A (i), (ii), and (iii)
B (ii) only
C (i), (ii) and (iv)
D (ii) and (iii)
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1.1.5 Which ONE of the problems listed below is not directly caused by the
dumpsites and landfill sites in an area?
A Uncontrolled breeding of disease-carrying animals such as rats
and flies
B Increase in the prevalence of skin cancer and colour blindness
among children
C Release of greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon
dioxide due to excessive decomposition
D Release of dust and unpleasant smells
1.1.6 Which ONE of the following endocrine glands resulted in the defective
physiological condition shown below?
[Jyoti Amge, The world’s shortest woman. (62,8 cm) Lauched Guinnes World
Records 2014. www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/11jyoti-amge_n_3907742-html]
A Adrenal gland
B Ovary
C Pituitary gland
D Pancreas
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1.1.7 The diagram below shows a process that takes place during meiosis.
Which ONE of the following illustrations correctly represents the end-
product of the cell process shown in FIGURE 1?
A (i)
B (ii)
C (iii)
D (iv)
1.1.8 Which ONE of the following hereditary defects could occur when a
gamete with 24 chromosomes fuses with a gamete with 23
chromosomes?
A Haemophilia
B Down syndrome
C Colour blindness
D Albinism
1.1.9 A process by which spermatozoa are produced from the germinal
epithelium of the testis is known as …
A oogenesis
B ovulation
C spermatogenesis
D fertilisation
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1.1.10 The homeostatic function of the skin is mainly that of …
A osmoregulation.
B acid-base regulation.
C thermoregulation.
D regulation of the sugar level. (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write
only the term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.6) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
1.2.1 The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the foetus
1.2.2 The period during which the embryo develops within the uterus of
the mother up to the time the baby is born
1.2.3 A disorder that occurs when one’s own immune system surrounds,
attacks and destroys the myelin sheath that envelops the axons
1.2.4 Three month old human embryo
1.2.5 The membrane that forms finger-like projections which grows into
the uterine wall
1.2.6 Organisms that occupy an area they do not normally inhabit and
where they outcompete the natural species of that area (6 x 1) (6)
1.3 Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN І applies to A ONLY,
B ONLY, BOTH A and B or NONE of the items in COLUMN ІІ. Write A
ONLY, B ONLY, BOTH A and B or NONE next to the question number
(1.3.1–1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.3.7 B ONLY.
COLUMN І COLUMN ІІ
1.3.1 The development in birds where the A Precocial development
hatchlings can move soon after B Altricial development
being born
1.3.2 Place where fertilisation occurs in A Cervix
humans B Fallopian tube
1.3.3 The cells that secretes testosterone A Stem cells
in males B Sertoli cells
1.3.4 Having access to food, on a regular A Food security
basis, so as to ensure healthy living B Food sampling
1.3.5 Parts of a spermatozoan A Acrosome
B Tail
1.3.6 Reduction of water quality A Mining
B Alien plants
(6 x 2) (12)
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1.4 The diagrams below represent two stages of meiosis. Study the diagrams
and answer the questions that follow.
1.4.1 Identify stages A and B respectively. (2)
1.4.2 In which stage (A or B), is the actual reduction of the number of
chromosomes taking place? (1)
1.4.3 Name TWO processes that lead to genetic variation in daughter
cells. (2)
1.4.4 State the number of haploid gametes that would be produced from
one diploid cell. (1)
1.4.5 State the number of chromosomes that would be found in each
gamete, when the cell shown above completes meiosis. (1)
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1.5 Study the graph below and answer the following questions.
[Source: http//www.idf.org/diabetesatlas/Se/Africa]
1.5.1 The malfunctioning of which endocrine gland leads to diabetes
mellitus? (1)
1.5.2 The lack of which ONE of the hormones secreted by the endocrine
gland mentioned in QUESTION 1.5.1, causes diabetes mellitus? (1)
1.5.3 According to the above data, what percentage of 50 year old African
males died due to diabetes mellitus? (1)
1.5.4 Which gender has the highest death rate due to diabetes mellitus? (1)
1.5.5 Which age group has the highest death rate? (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 The diagram below shows the structure of a male reproductive system of
human. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow.
2.1.1 Give labels for A and C. (2)
2.1.2 State ONE function of the secretion from part labelled B. (1)
2.1.3 State the letter of the part that:
(a) Transports sperms from the epididymis (1)
(b) Produces male hormone (1)
2.1.4 Name the structure where meiosis takes place. (1)
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2.2 Study the graphs below and answer the questions that follow.
Levels of female hormones during the menstrual
cycle
90
Levels of female Hormones in arbitrary units
80
Oestrogen
70
60
Progesterone
50
40
Luteinising
30 Hormone
20
10
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Days
2.2.1 State why there is a sharp increase in the production of:
(a) Oestrogen from day 9 to 13 (1)
(b) Luteinising hormone from day 13 to 14 (1)
2.2.2 On which day did ovulation occur? (1)
2.2.3 Give ONE reason for your answer in QUESTION 2.2.2 that can be
deduced from the given graph. (1)
2.2.4 State the structure in the ovary that produces the following:
(a) Oestrogen (1)
(b) Progesterone (1)
2.2.5 What conclusion can be made if the level of progesterone:
(a) remains high from day 20–28? (1)
(b) drops as shown in the above graph? (1)
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2.3 An experiment was conducted to investigate the diameter of the pupil to
change in light intensity. An electric lamp was placed at various distances
from the face of a person as displayed in the diagram below. Study the
diagram and the table of data below to answer the questions.
2.3.1 Suggest a possible hypothesis at the start of the investigation. (2)
2.3.2 Which TWO factors should be kept constant during this investigation? (2)
2.3.3 Identify the:
(a) independent factor (1)
(b) dependent factor (1)
The table below shows the diameter of the pupil when the light was placed at
various distances from the person’s face.
Position of the lamp Diameter of the pupil (mm)
1 1,2
2 1,8
3 2,4
4 3,0
5 3,6
6 4,2
7 4,8
2.3.4 Based on the available data would you accept, or reject the initial
hypothesis? (1)
2.3.5 What conclusion can be deduced from the available data? (2)
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2.3.6 Suppose the lamp was moved from position 7 to position 2.
Describe the mechanism that caused the change in the diameter of
the pupil. (4)
2.3.7 Name the process mentioned in QUESTION 2.3.6. (1)
2.3.8 Plot a bar graph to represent the data gathered during this
investigation. (8)
2.4 Define the following terms
2.4.1 Crop rotation (2)
2.4.2 Eutrophication (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 An experiment was conducted by a learner to investigate the growth
movement of plants in response to one-sided light stimulus.
6 germinating oats seedlings were planted in a shoe box containing wet
soil.
The growing tips of three of the coleoptiles (enfolded growing tips) were
covered with aluminium foil caps and the other three were left uncovered.
A narrow window was cut out by a slit on one side of the shoe box to
allow the entry of sunlight into the shoe box from one side.
The diagram below shows the longitudinal section of the apparatus that
represents the result of the experiment after a week.
Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
3.1.1 What plant growth movement was investigated in the above
experiment? (1)
3.1.2 Define the scientific term mentioned as a response in
QUESTION 3.1.1 above. (2)
3.1.3 What was the purpose of using a darkened box with a single
window, as shown in the diagram? (1)
3.1.4 Which plant hormone causes this plant growth movement? (1)
3.1.5 Explain why the seedlings with uncovered growing tips bend
towards the light. (5)
3.1.6 Predict the direction of growth if the growing tips of the uncovered
seedlings are covered with aluminium foil ‘caps’. (1)
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3.2 The cartoon below shows the plight of the rhinoceros population in South
Africa. Study the cartoon and answer the questions that follow.
[Mark Wiggett’s cartoon published in The Herald Newspaper. 25/09/2012]
3.2.1 What is the main cause of a drastic decrease of the rhinoceros
population in South Africa? (1)
3.2.2 Explain the future chances of survival of the rhinoceros population
in South Africa as depicted in the above cartoon. (3)
3.2.3 Which body part of rhinoceros is targeted by the criminals? (1)
3.2.4 Suggest TWO ways to stop rhinoceros population being killed in
South Africa. (2)
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The graph below shows the number of rhinoceros killed by an illegal activity
mentioned in QUESTION 3.2.1. Study the graph and answer the following question:
NUMBER OF RHINOCEROS KILLED FROM 2010 TO JUNE 2013
NUMBER OF RHINOCEROS KILLED BY POACHERS
800
700 668
618
600
500 448
400 333
300
200
100
0
2010 2011 2012 2013
TIME IN YEARS
3.2.5 Calculate the percentage increase in the killing of rhinoceros in
South Africa, from 2011 to 2012. (Show all working.) (3)
3.2.6 State the general trend shown in the graph from 2010 – 2012.. (1)
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3.3 The photograph shown below was taken while a person was chased by a
hippopotamus in the wild. Study the photograph and answer the following
questions.
[www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1208479. Saturday, 19 October, 2013]
3.3.1 Name the hormone released by the person, to deal with the
dangerous situation shown in the above photograph. (1)
3.3.2 Which gland in the human body is responsible for the secretion of the
hormone mentioned in the QUESTION 3.3.1? (1)
3.3.3 State whether the gland mentioned in QUESTION 3.3.2 is an exocrine
or endocrine gland. (1)
3.3.4 Explain any TWO effects of the hormone named in QUESTION 3.3.1
above. (4)
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3.4 The diagram below illustrates the homeostatic control of the pituitary gland
(hypophysis) over the functioning of another endocrine gland in the human
body. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow.
3.4.1 By which mechanism is homeostatic control achieved in the above
process? (1)
3.4.2 Give labels for the following:
(a) Gland labelled 1
(b) Hormone labelled 2
(c) Hormone labelled 3
(d) Hormone labelled 4 (4 x 1) (4)
3.4.3 Name the nutrient required for the proper functioning of part
labelled 1. (1)
3.4.4 Which physiological defect can be attributed to the absence of the
mineral mentioned in QUESTION 3.4.3, in our daily diet? (1)
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3.5 Study the graph showing the monthly usage of various energy sources to run
a business. Use the information from the graph and the table below to
calculate the total carbon footprint of Mr Calana.
MR CALANA'S MONTHLY USAGE OF VARIOUS ENERGY
SOURCES
1 200 l
Electricity
Diesel
Petrol
8 000 l
1 500 kWh
Emission factor for electricity and some fossil fuels
Energy source Emission factor
Electricity 0,845 per kilowatt per hour (kWh)
Petrol 2,68 per litre
Diesel 2,35 per litre
Use the formula given below to calculate the carbon footprint of Mr. Calana.
Amount of CO2 released in = Amount of energy source used per month x
Emission factor (4)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Describe the role of the ear in hearing and the maintenance of balance.
Content: (17)
Synthesis: (3)
NOTE: No marks will be awarded for answers in the form of charts or diagrams.
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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