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SEPTEMBER 2016
LIFE SCIENCES P1
MEMORANDUM
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2016 Memo (Eng)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2016 (English), 8 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2016
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1HUMAN REPRODUCTION20 marks
- Question 1.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)10 marks
- Question 1.3GENETICS AND INHERITANCE6 marks
- Question 1.4RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)7 marks
- Question 1.5MEIOSIS7 marks
- Question 2.1HUMAN REPRODUCTION11 marks
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- Question 2.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)9 marks
- Question 2.3HUMAN REPRODUCTION16 marks
- Question 2.4GENETICS AND INHERITANCE4 marks
- Question 3.1RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (PLANTS)11 marks
- Question 3.2HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS6 marks
- Question 3.3HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS6 marks
- Question 3.4HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS7 marks
- Question 3.5HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS5 marks
- Question 3.6HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS5 marks
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 B
1.1.2 B
1.1.3 A
1.1.4 A
1.1.5 B
1.1.6 D
1.1.7 A
1.1.8 B
1.1.9 C
1.1.10 A (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Axon
1.2.2 Receptors/Sense organs
1.2.3 Carbon footprint
1.2.4 Deforestation
1.2.5 Biodiversity
1.2.6 Autonomic nervous system
1.2.7 Glucagon
1.2.8 Blastocyst /Blastula
1.2.9 Meninges
1.2.10 Cerebellum (10 x 1) (10)
1.3 1.3.1 None
1.3.2 A only
1.3.3 B only (3 x 2) (6)
1.4 1.4.1 Reflex action (1)
1.4.2 (a) A (1)
(b) F (1)
1.4.3 D Synapse (1)
1.4.4 (i) E (1)
(ii) B (1)
(iii) C (1)
1.5 1.5.1 (a) F (1)
(b) D (1)
(c) E (1)
(d) C (1)
1.5.2 (a) 1 Centromere (1)
(b) 2 Chiasmata (1)
(c) 3 Chromatid (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) LIFE SCIENCES P1 3
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 (a) A Seminal vesicle
Produces a nutrient-rich fluid to energise sperm cells (2)
(b) C Vas deferens/Sperm duct
Transports the sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory
duct/urethra. (2)
2.1.2 B Prostate gland (1)
2.1.3 (a) Part E (1)
(b) Part D (1)
2.1.4 Penis (1)
2.1.5 No sperm can be released through
the penis which will result in no fertilisation
to take place and no offspring will be produced/no reproduction. (3)
2.2 2.2.1 Boys have faster reaction time than the girls. OR
Girls have lower reaction time than the boys. OR
Both boys and girls have the same reaction time. (2)
2.2.2 (a) Reaction time (1)
(b) Gender (1)
2.2.3 Each trial was repeated for 5 times for each of the participants
relatively large sample size was taken (about 67% of the class
participated in the trials) (2)
2.2.4 Same group of learners used
Same person dropping the ruler
Same meter ruler
Same time of the day (Any 2 x 1) (2)
(Mark first two only)
2.2.5 Many attempts gives the participants a reasonably good practice session and
therefore, their reaction time improves with practice. (1)
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4 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)
2.3 2.3.1 A site where (solid wastes) domestic and industrial wastes are buried. (1)
2.3.2 R120 000 000 /one hundred and twenty million rands (1)
2.3.3 Energy can be saved by recycling because the raw materials used to
manufacture certain waste materials such as glass do not have to be
dug from the earth and melted together at very high temperatures.
Reduces environmental pollution because manufacturing of new
products use large quantities of fossil fuels as a source of energy. (2)
2.3.4 Re-use shopping bags/using an item for the same purpose more than
once.
Reduce /avoiding the purchase of items that have unnecessary
packaging around them. (2)
2.3.5 Decomposition of organic /household waste
causes the release of greenhouse gases such as CO2 and methane
that trap more heat from the sun causing increased global warming
cause enhanced greenhouse effect. (Any 2 x 1) (2)
2.3.6
Graph showing the recovery rate of various waste
materials through recycling in South Africa
QUANTITY RECOVERED IN
80 69
59
60
40
25
(%)
17
20
0
Cans Paper Glass Plastic
WASTE MATERIALS
Mark allocation of graph:
Criteria Mark Allocation
Bar graph drawn (T) 1
Title of graph (C) include both variables 1
Correct scale for X-axis (equal width and spacing of the
1
bars) and Y-axis (S)
Correct labels and unit for X-axis and Y-axis (L) 1
0: No bars plotted correctly
Plotting of the bars (P) 1 : 1 to 2 bars plotted correctly
2 : 3 to 4 bars plotted correctly (6)
NOTE:
If a line graph is drawn – marks will be awarded for the “title and labels for X and Y axis” only
If a histogram is drawn – marks will be lost for the “type of graph and correct scale” only
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) LIFE SCIENCES P1 5
2.3.7 (i) plastic (1)
(ii) cans (1)
2.4 2.4.1 A karyotype is a computerised diagram of all the
chromosomes.
Complete set of chromosomes in a cell (during metaphase)
showing the number, size and shape of all the chromosomes.
(Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.4.2 Eutrophication is the increase in the amount of nutrients from various
sources, washed into the rivers and water reservoirs causing
excessive growth of aquatic weeds and algae. (Any 2 x 1) (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 Tropism (1)
3.1.2 Auxin (1)
3.1.3 Brings about bending reaction in plants known as tropism
Promote cell division
Responsible for cell elongation
Responsible for apical dominance
Promote root development (Any 2 x 1) (2)
(Mark first only)
3.1.4 It promotes cell elongation at the growing tip of the stem. (1)
3.1.5 Under the influence of gravity the auxins tends to accumulate on the
lower side of the root.
The growth on the lower side is inhibited by the increased
concentration of auxins.
On the upper side of the root the auxin concentration is less, these
cells therefore elongate more causing
the root to bend and grow downwards. (6)
3.2 When the level of thyroxin is too low
the pituitary gland is stimulated
to secrete more TSH and
the increased level of TSH causes
the thyroid gland
to secrete more thyroxin and
thyroxin level of the blood is raised to the normal level
When the thyroxin level of the blood is too high
the pituitary gland secretes less TSH
little or no thyroxin is secreted and
the thyroxin level is thus reduced to normal limits. (6)
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6 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)
3.3 3.3.1 As humans get older, there is a progressive decline in the secretion of growth
hormone. (2)
3.3.2 The amounts of growth hormone secreted between the ages of 13 and 19 is
comparatively higher than the amounts of hormone secreted during the
rest of the life of the person. (1)
3.3.3 (a) Gigantism (1)
(b) Dwarfism (1)
3.3.4 The rapid development of stronger muscles
Growth in size and mass of skeletal system (Any 1 x 1) (1)
3.4 3.4.1 The endocrine disrupters/malfunctioning of endocrine glands
Life style/life style variations/driving a vehicle for prolonged periods
(Any 1 x 1) (1)
3.4.2 Long distance drive extends the period sitting at a fixed position causing
male reproductive organ to remain tightly squeezed between the thighs
for a considerable period of time.
As the temperature rises in the area, the scrotum is unable to pull the
testis away from the body due to lack of spacing,
hence the testes remain in contact with the body and maintain a higher
temperature causing a disruption of spermatogenesis. (3)
3.4.3 The low sperm count reduces the chances of fertilisation and may lead to
male infertility. (2)
3.4.4 Use of very tight under wear
sitting in a hot water tub for a long time as daily routine. (Any 1 x 1) (1)
3.5 3.5.1 This is the process of maintaining the internal environment at a constant
optimal state (2)
3.5.2 Skin (1)
3.5.3 Enzymes regulate normal functioning of the body.
High temperatures cause the enzymes to denature
and low temperatures inactivate enzymes temporarily. (Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.6 3.6.1 High levels of salts in the body fluids causes the secretion of
aldosterone
from the adrenal gland
decreases.
Less sodium is thus reabsorbed by the blood capillaries
allowing more sodium to be excreted
The amount of sodium in the blood decreases back to normal (4)
3.6 .2 ADH (1)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) LIFE SCIENCES P1 7
SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Pupillary mechanism
The circular muscles of the iris contract.
The radial muscles relax.
The pupil constricts.
The amount of light entering the eye is reduced. (Max 4) (4)
Accommodation for near vision
Ciliary muscles contract.
The suspensory ligaments become slack.
The tension on the lens decreases.
The lens becomes more convex.
The refractive power of the lens is increased.
A clear image of the near object is now formed on retina. (Max 5) 5
Role of adrenalin
The excitement and panic triggered the secretion of hormone adrenalin causing:
An increase in the rate of breathing so that more oxygen is obtained quickly.
Liver to convert more glycogen to glucose.
An increase in the rate of heart beat and the blood pressure so that oxygen, glucose
and thyroxin can be carried away quickly to the skeletal muscles and brain.
Dilation of blood vessels of muscles, heart and brain so that more blood can be
taken to these parts.
Constriction of blood vessels of digestive system and skin so that less blood is sent
to these parts and more blood becomes available for heart, brain and skeletal
muscles.
An increase in the tone of skeletal muscles so that they can function more
effectively.
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. (Any 4 x 2) (8)
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8 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)
ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
Criterion Relevance(R) Logical Comprehensive(C)
sequence(L)
Generally All information provided Facts are arranged All aspects required by the
is relevant to the topic in a logical/ essay have been sufficiently
sequential order addressed.
In this Only information relevant Description of Sufficient information provided
essay to the pupillary pupillary in describing pupillary
mechanism, mechanism and mechanism. (2/4)
accommodation for the accommodation for
near vision and the role the near vision Sufficient information provided
of adrenalin is discussed. discussed in a in describing accommodation
(Candidates must not be logical sequence. for near vision provided. (3/5)
penalised if they describe The role of
accommodation for both adrenalin is Sufficient explanation of the
distant vision and near explained in a role of adrenalin provided. (6/8)
vision) cause and effect
format.
MARK 1 1 1
Content: (17)
Synthesis: (3)
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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