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LIFE SCIENCES
COMMON TEST – JUNE 2014
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MARKS: 150
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape June 2014 QP
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape June 2014, 11 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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- 2014
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PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING LIFE SCIENCES 2012
1. 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.
2. If, for example, three reasons are required and five are given
Mark the first three irrespective of whether all or some are correct/incorrect.
3. If whole process is given when only part of it is required
Read all and credit relevant part.
4. If comparisons are asked for and descriptions are given
Accept if differences / similarities are clear.
5. If tabulation is required but paragraphs are given
Candidates will lose marks for not tabulating.
6. If diagrams are given with annotations when descriptions are required
Candidates will lose marks
7. If flow charts are given instead of descriptions
Candidates will lose marks.
8. If sequence is muddled and links do not make sense
Where sequence and links are correct, credit. Where sequence and links is incorrect,
do not credit. If sequence and links becomes correct again, resume credit.
9. Non-recognised abbreviations
Accept if first defined in answer. If not defined, do not credit the unrecognized
abbreviation but credit the rest of answer if correct.
10. Wrong numbering
If answer fits into the correct sequence of questions but the wrong number is given, it is
acceptable.
11. If language used changes the intended meaning
Do not accept.
12. Spelling errors
If recognisable accept provided it does not mean something else in Life Sciences or if it
is out of context.
13. If common names given in terminology
Accept provided it was accepted at the National memo discussion meeting.
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14. If only letter is asked for and only name is given (and vice versa)
No credit
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 in a 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 appears 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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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 A
1.1.2 D
1.1.3 D
1.1.4 A
1.1.5 B
1.1.6 B
1.1.7 B
1.1.8 A
1.1.9 D
1.1.10 B (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Nucleotide
1.2.2 Polypeptide
1.2.3 Autosomes
1.2.4 Biotechnology/genetic engineering/genetic modification
1.2.5 Recessive
1.2.6 Genotype
1.2.7 Uterus
1.2.8 Precocial
1.2.9 External
1.2.10 Myelin sheath (10)
1.3 1.3.1 Both A and B/Both
1.3.2 A only
1.3.3 A only
1.3.4 B only
1.3.5 A only
1.3.6 None (6 x 2) (12)
1.4 1.4.1 A – ciliary muscle/ body
B – suspensory ligaments
D - cornea (3)
1.4.2 C - iris (2)
1.4.3 Biconvex (1)
1.4.4 I (1)
1.4.5 II (1)
(8)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 Y – tRNA
Z – mRNA (2)
2.1.2 Translation (1)
2.1.3 Codon (1)
2.1.4 3 – GAA (1)
2.1.5 1 – Thr/threonine
5 – Val/valine (2)
(7)
2.2 2.2.1 Thymine is present (1)
2.2.2 Gene / point mutation (1)
2.2.3 - The order of the nitrogen bases is changed
- The third base triplet codes for a different amino acid
- This prevents the protein formed from functioning correctly /
leads to the formation of abnormal haemoglobin Any TWO (2)
(4)
2.3 2.3.1 C D A (in the correct order) (3)
2.3.2 A – whole chromosomes are separating
E – chromatids are separating (2)
2.3.3 Crossing over (1)
2.3.4 It introduces genetic variation
which ensures that the offspring are different to the parents and
this increases their chances of surviving Any TWO (2)
2.3.5 - Non-disjunction occurs
- during Anaphase I
- where one pair of chromosomes fail to separate
- resulting in 11 chromosomes moving to one pole
- and 9 chromosomes moving to the other pole Max 4 (4)
(12)
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2.4 2.4.1 A – luteinising hormone / LH (1)
2.4.2 16/17 – 28/29 (1)
2.4.3 Negative feedback mechanism*
- increased levels of hormone D/ progesterone will inhibit
formation of hormone B / follicle stimulating hormone
- when levels of hormone D/ progesterone decreases, then
B/ follicle stimulating hormone will be released from the
pituitary gland and its level will increase (1* + Any THREE) (4)
2.4.4 - Follicles are released
- Follicle grows and matures into the Graafian follicle
- On approximately day 14 the ovum is released
- Process known as ovulation
- The remains of the Graafian follicle becomes the corpus
luteum
- Under the influence of LH
- The corpus luteum degenerates if fertilisation does not
occur Any FOUR (4)
2.4.5 - The zygote divides by mitosis
- To form a solid ball of cells called the morula
- The morula becomes the blastocyst / blastula
- The blastocyst/ blastula develops into the embryo which then
attaches onto the endometrium Any THREE (3)
2.4.6 a) Day 14 (1)
b) - The woman ovulated on day 16 or day 17
- Indicating that the days of ovulation can vary in woman
- and if they avoided intercourse on Day 14, she could still
fall pregnant (3)
(17)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1
Mark Allocation
Correct type of graph 1
Title of graph 1
Correct label and scale for Y 1
axis
Correct label, scale and unit for 1
X axis
Plotting of bars for expected all bars plotted correctly – 2
number of girls 3-5 bars plotted correctly – 1
0-2 bars plotted correctly – 0
(6)
3.1.2 - Get permission to carry out their investigation
- Draw up a table/survey sheet to record their results
- Obtain the necessary equipment to measure peoples
heights
- Arrange a time/place to measure the girls Any THREE (3)
3.1.3 - Availability/quality of food
- Amount of exercise
- Production of growth hormones
Mark first TWO only Any TWO (2)
(11)
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3.2 3.2.1 3 XhY (2)
3.2.2 a) 25% (2)
b) 50% (2)
3.2.3 - Trace history of disease in the family
- Determine chances of their offspring being affected
- Check if the female is a carrier or not
- Help them make a decision whether to have children or not
- Counselled on raising a child with haemophilia Any THREE (3)
3.2.4 P1 phenotype Affected male x Unaffected female
genotype XhY x XHXh
Meiosis
Xh ; Y x XH ; Xh gametes Xh Y
XH XH Xh X Y H
h
X Xh Xh Xh Y
Fertilization OR
1 mark for correct gametes
1 mark for correct genotypes
F1 genotype XH Xh; XH Y; Xh Xh; Xh Y
phenotype 1 unaffected female
1 unaffected male
1 affected female
1 affected male
Allocation of marks
Showing the P1 and F1 generation
Showing meiosis and fertilisation
Max 6 (6)
(15)
3.3 3.3.1 black feathers, red beaks (1)
3.3.2 rooster - FFBb
hen - ffbb (2)
3.3.3 FB
Fb (2)
3.3.4 FfBb ; Ffbb (2)
(7)
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3.4 - Cristae
- in the ampullae/ at the base of the semi-circular canals
- are stimulated by changes in direction and speed
- Maculae
- in the utriculus and sacculus
- are stimulated by changes in the position of the head/ body
- These stimuli are converted into impulses
- which are transmitted via the auditory nerve
- to the cerebellum
- The cerebellum sends appropriate impulses via motor neurons
- to the muscles of the body to maintain/ restore balance in the
body Max 7 (7)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Hearing
- Sound waves
- are directed by the pinna
- through the auditory canal
- to the tympanic membrane / eardrum
- causing it to vibrate
- Vibrations are transferred to the ossicles of the middle ear
- the stirrup causes membrane of the oval window to vibrate
- and sets up pressure waves in the perilymh
- of the cochlea
- which are then transferred to the endolymph
- stimulating the hair cells in the organ of Corti
- which then converts the stimulus to an impulse
- which will be transmitted along the auditory nerve to the cerebrum where the sound will
be interpreted as a growl Max 9
Reflex Action/Touch
- The receptors in the skin of the leg
- will receive the stimulus and
- convert it into an impulse
- which will travel along the sensory neuron
- to the spinal cord
- The sensory neuron will enter the spinal cord along the dorsal root
- of the spinal nerve
- In the grey matter the sensory neuron will make synaptic contact with the connector
neuron
- which in turn will make synaptic contact with the motor neuron
- The impulses are then transmitted by the motor neuron,
- via the ventral root of the spinal nerve
- to the effector organ/ the muscles in the leg
- causing it to contract and pull away Max 8
Content (17)
Synthesis (3)
(20)
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Marks for synthesis
Criterion Relevance (R) Logical sequence (L) Comprehensive (C)
Generally All information provided Ideas are arranged in a All aspects required by
is relevant to the topic logical/cause-effect the essay have been
sequence sufficiently addressed
In this Only information The process involved in At least half of both
essay in relevant to hearing and hearing and the reflex processes of hearing
Q4 reflex action have been action are presented in and reflex action are
included. (There is no the correct sequence described correctly
irrelevant information)
Mark 1 1 1
Synthesis (3)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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