# Life Sciences Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC June 2021 Memo (English) > Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the NSC June Exam 2021 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p1-may-june-2021-mg-eng/e8cc61f2-b1f2-4315-bca0-ed932bba7308 - Updated: 2026-10-29 - Subject: Life Sciences - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2021 - Exam period: NSC June Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 9 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Life Sciences](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/life-sciences) › [Life Sciences Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC June 2021 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p1-may-june-2021-mg-eng/e8cc61f2-b1f2-4315-bca0-ed932bba7308) ## About this document Life Sciences · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2021. Memorandum. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/ NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS LIFE SCIENCES P1 2021 MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 150 These marking guidelines consist of 9 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 2 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING LIFE SCIENCES 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 a part of it is required Read all and credit the relevant part. 4. If comparisons are asked for but descriptions are given Accept if the 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 are incorrect, do not credit. If sequence and links become correct again, resume credit. 9. 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. 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 the answer, provided it does not mean something else in Life Sciences or if it is out of context. 13. If common names are given in terminology Accept, provided it was accepted at the national memo discussion meeting. 14. If only the letter is asked for but only the name is given (and vice versa) Do not credit. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 3 DBE/June 2021 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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 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. 19. Changes to the memorandum No changes must be made to the memoranda without consulting the provincial internal moderator who in turn will consult with the national internal moderator (and the Umalusi moderators where necessary). 20. Official memoranda Only memoranda bearing the signatures of the national internal moderator and the Umalusi moderators and distributed by the National Department of Basic Education via the provinces must be used. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 4 DBE/June 2021 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 D 1.1.2 B 1.1.3 C 1.1.4 C 1.1.5 B 1.1.6 B 1.1.7 D 1.1.8 B 1.1.9 C 1.1.10 A (10 x 2) (20) 1.2 1.2.1 Monoculture 1.2.2 Deforestation 1.2.3 Penis 1.2.4 Peripheral 1.2.5 Binocular/stereoscopic vision 1.2.6 Corpus luteum 1.2.7 Synapse 1.2.8 Aquifer 1.2.9 Oestrogen (9 x 1) (9) 1.3 1.3.1 Both A and B 1.3.2 A only 1.3.3 Both A and B (3 x 2) (6) 1.4 1.4.1 (a) Semi-circular canals (1) (b) Auditory nerve (1) 1.4.2 (a) E Oval window (2) (b) D Round window (2) 1.4.3 (a) Cerebellum (1) (b) Hair cells/Organ of Corti (1) (8) 1.5 1.5.1 Reflex arc (1) 1.5.2 To minimise injury (1) 1.5.3 (a) Interneuron/connector (1) (b) Ventral root (1) (c) Effector/muscle (1) 1.5.4 A Sensoryneuron (2) (7) TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 5 DBE/June 2021 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION B QUESTION 2 2.1.1 Centromere (1) 2.1.2 Metaphase I (1) 2.1.3 - A pair of chromosomes with the same structure/ location of centromere/ length and - the same sequence of genes - One is of maternal origin and the other of paternal origin Any (2) 2.1.4 - Some chromatids have a mixture of genetic materialfrom its homologue - as crossing over took place - during prophase I (3) 2.1.5 (Contracts) to pull the chromosome to the pole (1) 2.1.6 48 arbitrary units (2) (10) 2.2 2.2.1 Sweat gland (1) 2.2.2 - Structure A will constrict/vasoconstriction occurs - Less blood flows towards the surfaceof the skin - Less heat is lost through the surface of the skin - Temperature increases / returns to normal Any (3) 2.2.3 - Enzymes function optimally at normal body temperature/37° C - Enzymes/proteins will denature at high temperatures - Enzymes will become inactive at low temperatures Any (1 x 2) (2) (Mark first ONE only) (6) 2.3 2.3.1 Pituitary gland/Hypophysis/Hypothalamus (1) 2.3.2 - Water levels are higher than normal in blood - since less water is lost through sweating - therefore less/no ADH will be secreted - renal tubules become less permeable to water - Therefore, less water is reabsorbed/ more urine is produced Any (3) 2.3.3 - Water cannot be reabsorbed/the water is in the urine since renal tubules are resistant to the effects of ADH - Water levels are lower than normal in blood - therefore, more ADH is secreted (3) (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 6 DBE/June 2021 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.4 2.4.1 Internal fertilisation (1) 2.4.2 - Sperm are deposited inside the female body thereby increasing the chances of fertilisation - Gametes/zygotes are inside the body therefore protected from the predators/ environmental dangers (2 x 2) (4) (Mark first TWO only) 2.4.3 - The eggs hatch inside the female’s body - and the young are born live (2) (7) 2.5 2.5.1 - Progesterone maintains/thickens the endometrium - and therefore, maintains the pregnancy (2) 2.5.2 (a) Progesterone treatment (1) (b) Development of gestational diabetes (1) 2.5.3 - Glucose levels were taken daily - When the glucose level of a pregnant woman remains high continuouslyit indicates the development of gestational diabetes (2) 2.5.4 - (Same) dosage/250 mg of progesterone - (Same) period of time for injection/injections given between weeks 16 and 20 - (Same) frequency of injections/ weekly injections Any (2) (Mark first TWO only) 2.5.5 - Group B did not receive progesterone - If gestational diabetes develops in group A it would be due to the progesterone treatment (2) (10) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 7 DBE/June 2021 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 3 3.1 3.1.1 Sclera (1) 3.1.2 - Absorbs light rays/prevents internal reflection of light in the eye - Blood vessels in part B supply the cells of the eye with oxygen/nutrients Any (1) (Mark first ONE only) 3.1.3 - Part D contains photoreceptors/cones - therefore the (clearest) image forms if light falls on this part - Part E has no photoreceptors/rods and cones - therefore, no image will form if light falls on this part (4) 3.1.4 (Bi)concave lenses (1) 3.1.5 - Biconcave lenses will help to diverge the light before they enter the eye - to focus on the retina (2) 3.1.6 - It is elastic and can change its shape to focus light rays on the retina (Mark first ONE only) (1 x 2) (2) 3.1.7 - Radial/ dilator muscles - Circular/sphincter muscles (2) (Mark first TWO only) 3.1.8 - Astigmatism - Light is refracted unevenly/distorted - forming a blurred image (3) (16) 3.2 3.2.1 They stimulate cell elongation/cell division (1) (Mark first ONE only) 3.2.2 - To prevent weeds from competing with crops - for water/nutrients/space/sunlight (2) 3.2.3 - They may kill other organisms - They may accumulate in ecosystems - They may disrupt ecosystems Any (1) (Mark first ONE only) 3.2.4 - The application of auxin-based herbicides is less labour intensive/less time-consuming/less expensive than mechanical removal - Auxin-based herbicides will kill the whole plant but with physical removal only part of the plant may be removed Any (1 x 2) (2) (Mark first ONE only) 3.2.5 - Auxin-based herbicides selectively kill broad leaved plants - and the farmer will lose money/the bean crop will fail (2) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 8 DBE/June 2021 NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.3.1 Sheep and goats (1) 3.3.2 To trap heat energy/ keep Earth warm enough to sustain life (1) (Mark first ONE only) 3.3.3 4 623 – 1 826(668+684+474) million tonnes = 2 797million tonnes / 2 797 000 000 (tonnes) (2) 3.3.4 - Landfills - Rice paddies - Waterlogged soil/wetlands - Mining of coal - Fossil fuels - Biofuels - Fracking - Sewage - Decomposition - Melting of ice in glaciers Any (1) (Mark first ONE only) 3.3.5 - More greenhouse gases/ carbon dioxide/ methane is released into the atmosphere - Therefore, more heat is trapped/causing an enhanced greenhouse effect - leading to an increase in (global) temperatures hence global warming increases Any (3) (8) 3.4 3.4.1 Thermal pollution refers to the change from the normal temperature of an aquatic ecosystem (1) 3.4.2 - Thermal pollution lowers the oxygen content/causes algal bloom/increased number of bacteria in the water - which reduces the quality of the water (2) 3.4.3 - The hot water can be stored until it is cooled down before it is released into the river - After cooling down the hot water, it can be re-used to cool down the plant again - Use fans/other technology for cooling down of machinery Any (1) (Mark first ONE only) 3.4.4 - The warm water may cause fish to die/move away - which will cause a loss of income to the fishermen (2) 3.4.5 - The biodiversity increased - since no thermal pollution occurred (2) (8) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Sciences/P1 9 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION C QUESTION 4 Development of zygote and the formation of placenta and umbilical cord - The zygote divides by mitosis - to form a (solid) ball of cells - called the morula - which further divides to form a hollow ball of cells - called the blastocyst/blastula - The blastocyst/blastula enters the uterus - It implants in the endometrium - This is called implantation - The outer layer of the embryo becomes a chorion and - inner layer becomes an amnion - with the amniotic fluid inside - After implantation the chorion develops many finger-like outgrowths - called chorionic villi - The endometrium together with the chorionic villi forms the placenta - The placenta consists of blood rich embryonic and maternal tissues - The umbilical cord develops between the foetus and the placenta - It consists of a hollow tube - that contains the umbilical artery - and the umbilical vein - Up to 8 -12 weeks of development it is called the embryo - When differentiation of tissues into organs occurs - and now is called a foetus Any (17) Content: 17 Synthesis: (3) (20) ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY Relevance Logical sequence Comprehensive All information provided is Ideas arranged in a logical/ Answered all aspects required by relevant to the question cause-effect sequence the essay in sufficient detail All the information is relevant The sequence of the events The following must be included: to: in the: - Development from the - Development from the - Development from the zygote zygote to the formation of zygote to the formation of to the formation of the the placenta and umbilical the placenta and placenta and umbilical cord cord umbilical cord (11/17) No irrelevant information are in a logical sequence 1 mark 1 mark 1 mark TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Life Sciences P1 Nov 2021 MG Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p1-nov-2021-mg-afr/49c0ade5-a6de-497f-beba-2a2361658df7) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2021 · Afr - [Life Sciences P1 May June 2019 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p1-may-june-2019-memo-afr/7c21e1cc-ca52-4afb-839e-d881e2995812) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2019 · Afr - [Life Sciences P1 May June 2018 Memo Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p1-may-june-2018-memo-eng/7028d3e4-e3bb-4329-9cb4-8e3f45808a77) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2018 · Eng - [Life Sciences P1 May June 2017 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p1-may-june-2017-memo-afr/6ce6aa26-87f0-4faa-a5ac-3e80605e1582) — Life Sciences · Memo · 2017 · Afr - 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