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GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2015
LIFE SCIENCES P1
MEMORANDUM
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 Memo (Eng)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2015 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1HUMAN REPRODUCTION20 marks
- Question 1.2HUMAN REPRODUCTION6 marks
- Question 1.3MEIOSIS14 marks
- Question 1.4MEIOSIS5 marks
- Question 1.5HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS5 marks
- Question 2.1HUMAN REPRODUCTION9 marks
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- Question 2.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)13 marks
- Question 2.3RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)7 marks
- Question 2.4RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)11 marks
- Question 3.1RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (PLANTS)8 marks
- Question 3.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (PLANTS)11 marks
- Question 3.3HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS8 marks
- Question 3.4RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)6 marks
- Question 3.5HUMAN REPRODUCTION7 marks
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 A
1.1.2 C
1.1.3 B
1.1.4 C
1.1.5 B
1.1.6 C
1.1.7 A
1.1.8 D
1.1.9 C
1.10 C (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Prostate gland
1.2.2 Vagina
1.2.3 Alzheimer’s disease
1.2.4 Scrotum
1.2.5 Acrosome
1.2.6 Eutrophication / Algal bloom (6 x 1) (6)
1.3 1.3.1 B only
1.3.2 A only
1.3.3 None
1.3.4 A only
1.3.5 Both A and B
1.3.6 B only
1.3.7 A only (7 x 2) (14)
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1.4 1.4.1 non-disjunction of chromosomes (1)
1.4.2 Anaphase 1 (1)
1.4.3 12 (1)
1.4.4 5 (1)
1.4.5 6 (1)
1.5 1.5.1 A = Liver; B = Pancreas (2)
1.5.2 (i) insulin (1)
(ii) Glucagon (1)
1.5.3 B (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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4 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 Hormone A – Luteinizing hormone / LH
Hormone B – Oestrogen (2)
2.1.2 Day 12 (1)
2.1.3 A sudden rise in the level of Luteinizing hormone / LH-levels causes
the bursting of matured Graafian follicle to release the ovum/egg. (2)
2.1.4 Hormone A (1)
2.1.5 - No thickening of endometrium will occur therefore
- no menstruation will occur.
OR
- No LH secreted therefore
- no ovulation will take place. (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.1.6 - Breasts develops
- Hips develops
- Pubic hair develops
(Mark FIRST ONE only) (Any 1 x 1) (1)
2.2 2.2.1 The curvature of the lens decreases; remain the same as the pencil
moves further away from the eye.
OR
Curvature of the lens increases as the pencil moves further away
from the eye. (2)
2.2.2 Amount of light.
Use the same pencil.
Use the same eye.
Time taken to focus on the pencil. (Any 2 x 1) (2)
2.2.3 By repeating the investigation. (1)
2.2.4 Accommodation of the eye.
The ciliary muscle relaxes.
The ciliary body moves away from the lens.
Tension on the suspensory ligaments increased.
The lens becomes less convex/flattened.
The refractive power of the lens decreases.
A clear image is formed on the fovea of the retina. (Any 5 x 1) (5)
2.2.5 (a) Long-sightedness / Hypermetopia (1)
(b) By wearing glasses with convex lenses. (1)
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2.2.6 Pupil (1)
2.3 2.3.1 A – Cristae
B – Maculae (2)
2.3.2 Sudden changes in speed and direction cause
the endolymph within the semi-circular canals to move
and the movements of endolymph stimulates
the receptors called cristae
within the ampullae situated at the base of each semi-circular
canals.
When the direction of the head changes
gravitational pull stimulates different receptors
called maculae within the sacculus and utriculus.
Within the cristae and maculae the stimuli are converted to nerve
impulses.
The impulses are transmitted by auditory nerve
to the cerebellum.
The cerebellum sends impulses to the muscles to restore
balance. (Any 5 x 1) (5)
2.4 2.4.1 20
× 100 = 5,26% (3)
380
2.4.2 420 parts per million (2)
2.4.3 Burning of fossil fuels
Volcanic eruptions
Decomposition of organic matter
Respiration
Deforestation
(Mark FIRST TWO only) (Any 2 x 1) (2)
2.4.4 - High concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere traps more heat
- and hence causing enhanced greenhouse effect,
- that eventually causes a rise in the atmospheric temperature,
- leading to enhanced global warming. (4)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 59 million tons × 10% = 5,9 million tons
59 million – 5,9 = 53,1 million tons (3)
3.1.2 1% + 13% + 4% + 6% + 8% = 34% (2)
3.1.3 Generate organic manure for farming.
Generate cheaper cooking gas (methane) for domestic
purposes.
(Mark FIRST ONE only) (Any 1) (1)
3.1.4 Disease carrying animals use these sites as their homes
because of a ready supply of food. (1)
Dump sites release unpleasant smell causing air pollution.
Decomposition of pollutants may release toxic substances in to
air and water causing health problems.
(Mark FIRST TWO only) (Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.2 3.2.1 To determine the effect of gravity on the direction of root growth. (1)
3.2.2 Growth movement of a part of a plant in response to an external
stimulus. (2)
3.2.3 The glass jar was covered with aluminum foil
to exclude the influence of light in the direction of growth. (2)
3.2.4 Auxins (1)
3.2.5 When a root is placed horisontally the auxins accumulate on the
lower side, probably because of gravity.
A high concentration of auxins in roots inhibits growth.
Thus uneven distribution of auxins causes uneven growth of the
root with the upper side growing faster.
The root therefore, bends downwards towards the gravitational
force. (5)
3.3 3.3.1 A (1)
3.3.2 Dilated superficial blood vessels.
Secretion of sweat from sweat glands. (2)
3.3.3 Hypothalamus (1)
3.3.4 The consumption of a hot drink raises the body temperature;
which activates the sweat glands;
to secrete more sweat.
The evaporation of the excess amount sweat
cools down the body. (Any 4 x 1) (4)
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3.4 3.4.1 Spinal cord (1)
3.4.2 (a) The functioning of the organs is controlled by the
cerebrum
via the cranial nerves which originate directly from the
brain. (3)
(b) Pituitary gland secrets hormone directly to the blood. (2)
3.5 3.5.1 Foetus will not receive the nutrients from mother therefore the
foetus will not grow.
Excretory products from the foetus will remain in the amniotic
fluid, creating a toxic environment for the foetus.
The foetus will not receive oxygen from mother resulting in
death by suffocation/no cellular respiration for gowth.
Carbon dioxide from the foetus will remain in the amniotic fluid
leading to toxic environment for growth of foetus (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.5.2 - High level of the hormone progesterone
- inhibits the secretion of the FSH
- therefore no follicle will develop. (3)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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8 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Reflex action: A reflex action is a rapid, automatic response to a stimulus. (2)
Mechanism of reflex action
The sudden and unexpected body contact of spider stimulates
the receptors and
generates nerve impulses.
These impulses are then transmitted along the dendrites
cell body and axon of sensory neurons.
Many sensory neurons combined together to form a sensory nerve
and therefore, the impulses are transmitted along the sensory nerve
towards the spinal nerve, to the
spinal ganglion in the dorsal branch of the spinal nerve.
Instead of transmitting the impulses to the brain,
impulses are transferred directly to the connector neuron and
to dendrite, cell body and axon of the motor neuron.
Since many motor neurons form part of the spinal nerve
impulses are transmitted through the ventral branch spinal nerve
towards the effector (muscle) where it causes
a quick response such as diving out of chair with a loud scream
to counter the potentially dangerous condition.
A quick reaction to a dangerous stimulus is called reflex action.
Impulses to the brain is delayed fractionally
to save valuable time to protect the body from the potential danger.
(Any 7) (7)
Role of Adrenalin to enhance fight or flight response
Increases the rate and depth of breathing so that more oxygen is obtained
quickly.
Causes the liver to convert more glycogen to glucose so that more energy
can be produced by high rate of cellular respiration.
Increases the rate of heartbeat and blood pressure so that blood with more
glucose 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 with glucose and oxygen 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 4 x 2) (8)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) LIFE SCIENCES P1 9
ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
Criterion Relevance (R) Logical sequence (L) Comprehensive (C)
Generally All information provided Facts are arranged in a All aspects required by
is relevant to the topic. logical/sequential order. the essay have been
sufficiently addressed.
In this Only information The mechanism of The definition,
essay relevant to the reflex action is mechanism of reflex
definition, mechanisms described in the correct action thoroughly
of reflex action and the sequence and the effect discussed with at least
role of hormone of adrenalin is 4 effects of adrenalin is
adrenalin to enhance appropriately linked to described together with
’fight and flight’ the relevant the significance of each
response are discussed significance in a logical sufficiently
(There is no irrelevant manner
information.)
MARK 1 1 1
Content (17)
Synthesis (3)
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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