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Life sciences Grade 10
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
10.
11.
Answer ALUithe 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.
Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.
Draw diagrams, tables or flow charts only when asked to do so.
The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
Do NOT use graph paper.
You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass.
Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
} are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
ect answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the
question number (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in your ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.5
D.
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1.1.3
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Which ONE of the following can be used to treat cancer?
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Ideography
Chemotherapy
The function of mitochondria is to...
surrounds and protect the cell
provide the cell with energy
supplies water to the cell
controls substances that enter and leave the cell
Below is a list of phases of mitosis
(i)Anaphase
(ii) Telophase
(iii) Prophase
(iv) Metaphase
Which ONE of the following combinations show a sequence in mitosis?
(iv) (ii) >) (iii)
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(i)(ii) (iv) (iii)
(iii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(6)
Common Test March 2023
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Life sciences Grade 10 NSC Common Test March 2023
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 to 1.2.4) in your ANSWER
1.3
BOOK.
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
Transport of molecules across membranes against a concentration
gradient; which therefore requires energy
The movement of water molecules from high concentration of water
molecules to low concentration of water molecules
The part of microscope that is used to hold the slide into place
An organelle that is the site of protein synthesis 4x1 (4)
Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN | applies to A ONLY,
B ONLY, BOTH A AND B or NONE of the items in COLUMN II. Write A
only, B only, both A and B, or none next to the question number (1.3.1
to 1.3.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN | COLUMN II
1.3.1. Phase in the cell cycle where | A: Telophase
DNA replication takes place B: Interphase
1.3.2 | Organelles found in animal A: Vesicles
cells only B: Lysosomes
2x2 (4)
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[ 1.4 | The diagram below show a cell organelle J
1.4.1 Identify the diagram shown above (1)
1.4.2 | State TWO places where the diagram mentioned in 1.4.1 can be (2)
found
1.4.3 (2)
Explain the role of the above diagram to the places stated in 1.4.2
1.4.4
Give the name of the gas used by this organelle for cellular respiration (1)
(6)
TOTAL SECTIONA [20]
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Life sciences Grade 1 Common Test March 2023
SECTION B
QUEATION 2
2.1. The table belowshows amounts of different types of food eaten by a learner
and organic.compounds
The total of organic compounds she ate is 144,9 g
Organic compounds (g)
Food types | Carbohydrates | Proteins | Fats
Potatoes 17 2 0,1
Chicken 0 (a) 3,8
Peanut butter 20 25 50
2.1.1 Identify the food type that is made mostly of fats (1)
2.1.2 State the monomers of fats (1)
2.1.3 Calculate (a), showvall-your workings (2)
2.1.4 Give the chemical reagent used to test proteins (1)
2.1.5. Explain the colour change when a starch test using iodine is done on
the potatoes. (2)
(7)
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2.2 The graph below shows the results of an investigation that was conducted by
grade 10 learners to determine the effect of temperature on enzyme rate of
reaction. .
3 Effect of temperature on enzyme reaction rate
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Temperature (°C)
2.2.1 Identify:
(a) Dependent variable (1)
(b) Independent variable (1)
2.2.2 State the aim of the above investigation (2)
2.2.3 Using information from the graph explain why 35° is considered the
optimum temperature for the enzyme reaction rate (2)
2.2.4 List TWO ways in which the reliability of the above investigation could
be improved (2)
(8)
[15]
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QUESTION 3
3.1 The diagram below shows a plant cell.
3.1.1 Name TWO useful substances that part B contains (2)
3.1.2 State ONE function of part C (1)
3.1.3 Give the LETTER and the NAME of the part that is selectively
permeable (2)
Explain ONE advantage for this cell having many part D’s (2)
(7)
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3.2 The diagram below shows one of the phases of mitosis
Ny
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
Identify part:
(a) A
(b) B
Give ONE visible reason to show that the phase above is metaphase
How many chromosomes will be found in each cell at the end of the cell
division?
Draw the diagram to represent the phase that occurs after the one
shown above
TOTAL QUESTION 3
TOTAL SECTION B
GRAND TOTAL
Common Test March 2023
(1)
(1)
(4)
(8)
[15]
[30]
[50]
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KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE
EDUCATION
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
MARKS: 50
N.B This marking guideline consist of 7 pages
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Life sciences Grade 10 March 2023 Marking Guideline
PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING LIFE SCIENCES
10
11.
12.
13.
If more information than marks allocated is given
Stop marking when maximum marks is reached and put a wavy line and
‘max' in-the right-hand margin.
If, for example, three reasons are required and five are given
Mark the-first three irrespective of whether all or some are correct/incorrect.
If whole process is given when only a part of it is required
Read all and credit the relevant part.
If comparisons are asked for but descriptions are given
Accept if the differences/similarities are clear.
If tabulation is required but paragraphs are given
Candidates will lose marks for not tabulating.
If diagrams are given with annotations when descriptions are
required
Candidates will lose marks.
If flow charts are given instead of descriptions
Candidates will lose marks.
If sequence is muddled and links do not make sense
Where sequence and links are correct, credit. Where sequence and links
are incorrect, do not credit. If sequence and links become correct again,
resume credit.
Non-recognised abbreviations
Accept if first defined in answer. If not defined, do not credit the
unrecognised abbreviation but credit the rest of the answer if correct.
Wrong numbering
If answer fits into the correct sequence of questions but the wrong number
is given,it is acceptable.
If language used changes the intended meaning
Do not accept.
Spelling errors
If recognisable, accept the answer, provided it does not meah-something
else in Life Sciences or if it is out of context.
If common names are given in terminology
Accept, provided it was accepted at the national memo discussion
meeting.
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Life sciences Grade 10 March 2023 Marking Guideline
14. If only the letter is asked for but only the name is given (and vice
versa)
15. If units are not given in measurements
Candidates will lose marks. Memorandum will allocate marks for units
separately.
16. Be sensitive to the sense of an answer, which may be stated ina
different way.
17. Caption
All illustrations (diagrams, graphs, tables, etc.) must have a caption.
18. Code-switching of official languages (terms and concepts)
A single word or two that appear(s) in any official language other than the
learners' assessment language used to the greatest extent in his/her
answers should be credited if it is correct. A marker that is proficient in the
relevant official language should be consulted. This is applicable to all
official languages.
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Life sciences Grade 10 March 2023 Marking Guideline
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1
2X3 (6)
1.2 1.2.1 Active transportv
1.2.2 Osmosisv
1.2.3 Stage clipv
1.2.4 RibosomesY
1x4 (4)
1.3. 1.3.1 Bonlyvyv
1.3.2 Both A and Bvv 2x2 (4)
1.4 1.4.1 Mitochondriav (1)
1.4.2 Animalv and planty cell (2)
1.4.3 They break down glucose molecule “to provide energy to the cellv (2)
1.4.4 Oxygeny (1)
(6)
TOTAL QUESTION 1 [20]
TOTAL SECTION A [20]
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Life sciences Grade 10
March 2023 Marking Guideline
SECTION B
QUEATION 2
2.2
2.1.4
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
ut butter v
2.1.2 Fatty acids and glycerol
—S
i
2.1.3
a = 17g+2g+0,1g+0gt+3,8g+20g+25g+50gv
=117g
144,9 —117,9v =27gv
Millions reagent v
The colour change to blue blackv indicate the presence of the starchy
(a) Enzyme rate of reactionv
(b) Effect of temperaturev
To determine the effect of temperature on enzyme rate of
reactionyv v
Enzyme reaction rate was at its maximum point at 35°/was 29
U/ml which is the highest rate of reaction for enzymev
And it drastically dropped after 35°v
Increase sample sizev
Repeat the investigationv
Calculate the averagev
Mark the first two
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(7)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(8)
[15]
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Life sciences Grade 10 March 2023 Marking Guideline
QUESTION 3
3.1.2 Control activities of the cellv
Transmit hereditary characteristics from parents to offspring v
Mark any one
3.1.3 Av —cell membranev
3.1.4 Many part D/ chloroplasts will increase food production’
chloroplast absorb light for photosynthesis for plants to
manufacture foodv
(2)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(7)
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3.2 3.2.1 A-—spindle fibre/threadv
B — Centromerev
Cell membrane
———= Spindle
fibre/thread
Chromatid
Centriole
Marking rubric:
Features Marks
Caption (C ) 1
Correct phase (P) 1
Correct number of 1
chromosomes/chromatids
(N)
Any one correct label (L) 1
TOTAL QUESTION 3
TOTAL SECTION B
GRAND TOTAL
(4)
[15]
[30]
[50]
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