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Life Sciences 2 March 2017 Common Test
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:
10.
11.
Answer ALL the questions.
Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK.
Start the answers to EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used. in
this question paper.
Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
Make ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.
Draw diagrams, flow charts or tables only when asked to do so.
The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
Do NOT use graph paper.
You must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass
where necessary.
Write neatly and legibly.
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Life Sciences March 2017 Common Test
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1. Various possible options are provided as answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A - D) next to the question
number (1.1.1 ~ 1.1.5) in the answer book, for e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 A portion of DNA was found to have 120 guanine bases and 60 thymine
bases.
What is the total number of deoxyribose molecules in this portion of DNA?
A 360
B 180
Cc 120
D 60
1.1.2 The diagram below represents a phase of meiosis.
The next phase of meiosis will be ...
A metaphase I.
B metaphase II.
Cc telophase l.
D telophase Il.
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March 2017 Common Test
Questions 1.1.3 and 1.1.4 refer to the graph below which shows the concentration of LH
in the blood of a woman over a period of 28 days.
Most fertile period
Concentration of LH
{arbitrary units)
0 =
ee fe |
4 3 5 7 9 14 13 415 417 19 24 23 25 27
Time (days)
1.1.3. The process that occurs during the ‘most fertile period’ is ...
A ovulation.
B menstruation.
Cc oogenesis.
D implantation.
1.1.4 If the LH concentration reached its highest level on day 10 instead of day
13 then her most fertile period would be days ...
A 12 to 14.
B 11 to 13.
c 10 to 12.
D 9 to 11.
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NSC
March 2017 Common Test
1.1.5 The DNA profiles below show the DNA bands of a baby, the baby’s mother, the
mother’s lover and her husband.
baby
mother | lover | husband
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Which ONE of the following statements is correct about who the father of the child is,
with a corresponding correct reason?
THE FATHER REASON
A__| Husband All of baby's bands match his DNA profile
B Husband Approximately 50% of the baby’s bands match
his DNA profile
Cc Lover Approximately 50% of the baby’s bands match
his DNA profile
D__| Lover All of the baby’s bands match his DNA profile
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TOTAL QUESTION 1: 10
TOTAL SECTION A: 10
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 The diagram below represents a part of the process of protein synthesis.
2.1.1. Name the part of protein synthesis that is represented in the diagram. (1)
2.1.2 Tabulate TWO ways in which the process represented above differs from
the process of DNA replication. (5)
(6)
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2.2 The diagram below represents a process that occurs during meiosis.
2.2.1. Name the process represented in the diagram. (1)
2.2.2. Draw a diagram to show what the chromosome labelled B will look like
at the end of this process. (3)
(4)
2.3. The diagram below represents a bird with its chicks.
wil
2.3.1. List TWO reproductive strategies visible in the diagram that are used
by this species of bird. (2)
2.3.2 (a) Name the type of fertilization that occurs in this bird. (1)
(b) — Explain why this type of fertilization allows for greater success in
reproduction. (2)
(5)
TOTAL QUESTION 2: (15)
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3.1 The table below shows four amino acids and their corresponding anticodons.
3.1.1 Name the:
AMINO ACID ANTICODON
Leucine GAA
Glycine ccu
Glutamic acid - GUU
Proline GGA
(a) Molecule on which the anticodon is found
(b) Process used to identify the amino acids required according to the
sequence of codons on m-RNA
3.1.2 Give the codon for glutamic acid.
(1)
(1)
3.1.3 Use the DNA code provided below to determine the correct amino acid
sequence from left to right.
CCT-GGA-GAA
(2)
3.1.4 Describe the effect on protein synthesis if the DNA code changed to the
following:
CCT-GGA-GGA
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3.2 The diagram below shows several events that occur in the human female during
reproduction.
3.2.1 Identify:
(a) Structure A (1)
(b) | The stage of embryo development represented by D (1)
(c) | The process occurring at C (1)
3.2.2 (a) | Name the hormone produced by the structure labelled B. (1)
(b) Describe the negative feedback mechanism between FSH and
the hormone named in Question 3.2.2 (a). (2)
3.2.3 Explain ONE consequence if the level of the hormone named in
Question 3.2.2 (a) decreases in a woman who is 7 weeks pregnant. (2)
(8)
TOTAL SECTION 3: (15)
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Describe gametogenesis in human males, explain how the resulting cells are adapted to ensure
successful fertilization and describe how abnormal meiosis can result in Down Syndrome.
NOTE: NO marks will be awarded for answers in the form of flow charts or diagrams.
Content (17)
Synthesis: (3)
TOTAL QUESTION 4: 20
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 60
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