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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2021
LIFE SCIENCES P1
MARKING GUIDELINE
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2021 Memo (Eng)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 1 memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2021 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
Life Sciences · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2021 · English. Memorandum, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2021
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- Question 1.1RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)20 marks
- Question 1.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)8 marks
- Question 1.3RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)6 marks
- Question 1.4RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)10 marks
- Question 1.5HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS6 marks
- Question 2.1REPRODUCTION IN VERTEBRATES8 marks
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- Question 2.2HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS13 marks
- Question 2.3RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)10 marks
- Question 2.4HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS10 marks
- Question 2.5HUMAN REPRODUCTION7 marks
- Question 3.1RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (Humans)14 marks
- Question 3.2RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (PLANTS)12 marks
- Question 3.3HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS IN HUMANS9 marks
- Question 3.4HUMAN REPRODUCTION15 marks
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING LIFE SCIENCES
1. If more information than marks allocated is given
Stop marking when maximum marks are 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.
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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
learner’s 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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4 LIFE SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 D ✓✓
1.1.2 A ✓✓
1.1.3 B ✓✓
1.1.4 A ✓✓
1.1.5 A ✓✓
1.1.6 C ✓✓
1.1.7 C ✓✓
1.1.8 A ✓✓
1.1.9 C ✓✓
1.1.10 A ✓✓ (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Meninges ✓
1.2.2 Peripheral ✓nervous system
1.2.3 Dendrite ✓
1.2.4 Geotropism ✓
1.2.5 Round window ✓
1.2.6 Thyroxin ✓/ adrenalin
1.2.7 Adrenal gland ✓
1.2.8 Vagina ✓ (8 x 1) (8)
1.3 1.3.1 B only ✓✓
1.3.2 Both A and B ✓✓
1.3.3 B only ✓✓ (3 x 2) (6)
1.4 1.4.1 D → C → A ✓✓ (2)
1.4.2 To protect ✓ /minimise injury to the body (1)
1.4.3 - Muscle ✓
- Gland ✓ (Any 1 x 1) (1)
(Mark first ONE only)
1.4.4 (a) C ✓ – Interneuron ✓/connector neuron (2)
(b) B ✓ – Ventral root ✓ (2)
(c) A ✓ – Motor neuron ✓ (2)
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1.5 1.5.1 (a) Thyroid gland ✓ (1)
(b) Testes ✓ (1)
1.5.2 (a) Pituitary ✓gland / Hypophysis (1)
(b) TSH ✓ / Thyroid stimulating hormone (1)
(c) Adrenal gland ✓ (1)
1.5.3 A✓ (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 External ✓ fertilisation (1)
2.1.2 - The eggs are fertilised in the external structure ✓ of male (brood
pouch) / eggs are not fertilised in the female reproductive tract (1)
2.1.3 - A large number of eggs are deposited ✓ into the pouch
in order to increase the chances of fertilisation ✓
- Fertilisation occurs inside the pouch ✓
to increase the chances of fertilisation ✓
- The development of larvae/embryo takes place inside the pouch, ✓
therefore they are protected from predators ✓ / any environmental
factors (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.1.4 - The development of the embryos takes place in the male pouch ✓
In vivipary it takes place in the uterus ✓
- The embryos are nourished by the yolk of the egg ✓ in seahorses
In vivipary the embryos are nourished by the placenta ✓
- Fluid secreted inside the pouch facilitates excretion and gaseous
exchange ✓
In vivipary the placenta facilitates excretion and gaseous exchange ✓
(Mark first ONE only) (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.2 2.2.1 Period of development of an embryo ✓✓ / foetus between conception
and birth (2)
2.2.2 22 days ✓ (1)
2.2.3 Amount of progesterone ✓ (1)
2.2.4 Same:
- Species of rats ✓
- Concentration of progesterone injected ✓
- Type/brand of progesterone ✓
- Level of activity of the rats ✓
- Health condition of rats ✓
- Type of food ✓ (Any 2 x 1) (2)
(Mark first TWO only)
2.2.5 - Ovary releases progesterone ✓ therefore,
- removal of ovary enables the investigator to administer
different amounts of progesterone ✓
- to compare its effect on gestation period ✓ (3)
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2.2.6 - The number of rats who completed gestation was divided by the
total number of rats in each group ✓
- and multiplied by 100 ✓ (2)
2.2.7 - To serve as a control ✓
- so that it can be compared ✓with the other groups
- to determine if progesterone affect the successful completion of
gestation ✓ (Any 2 x 1) (2)
2.3 2.3.1 (a) A – Suspensory ligament ✓ (1)
(b) B – Iris ✓ (1)
2.3.2 Protects the eye ✓ (1)
2.3.3 - Ciliary muscles relax ✓
- Suspensory ligaments become taut ✓
- Tension on the lens increases ✓
- The lens becomes flattened ✓ / less convex
- The refractive power of the lens is decreased ✓ / light rays are bent
less
- light rays are focused on the retina ✓
- To form a clear image (Any 4 x 1) (4)
2.3.4 - No impulse will be transmitted ✓
- to the cerebrum ✓
- resulting in loss of vision ✓ (3)
2.4 2.4.1 A mechanism that maintains constant internal environment ✓✓ (2)
2.4.2 - (Cold) receptors / thermoreceptors in the skin are stimulated ✓
- to transmit an impulse to the hypothalamus ✓
- the hypothalamus send impulses to the
- blood vessels of the skin
- and sweat glands ✓
- The blood vessels of the skin constrict ✓ (vasoconstriction)
- Less blood flows to the surface of the skin ✓ and
- less heat is lost ✓ from the body
- Less blood also sent to the sweat glands
- less sweat is produced ✓ and
- less heat is lost by evaporation ✓ of sweat
- The core temperature of the body rises and is maintained (Any 7 x 1) (7)
2.4.3 - Enzymes become inactive ✓
- causing all metabolic processes to stop ✓/ slow down
- leading to multiple organ failure ✓/ no respiration / no release of
energy (3)
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2.5 2.5.1. Prostate gland ✓ (1)
2.5.2 Transport semen and urine ✓ (1)
2.5.3 - The testes require 2 ºC less than the temperature of the body ✓
- to produce normal and healthy sperms ✓
- Therefore, on a hot day, the scrotum relaxes in order to pull the
testes away from the body ✓
- to avoid direct contact with the body ✓
- to maintain a lower temperature ✓ (Any 3 x 1) (3)
2.5.4 - Only one of the vas deferens was blocked by the surgery ✓
- therefore, semen with sperm was still transported by the other
side ✓ / sperms came from the other testis (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 Auditory nerve ✓ (1)
3.1.2 Equalises pressure on either side of the tympanic membrane ✓ (1)
3.1.3 (a) Pinna ✓ (1)
(b) Organ of Corti ✓ / Cochlea (1)
3.1.4 (a) - The ossicles will not vibrate ✓
- therefore, vibrations will not be transmitted to the oval
window ✓
- and pressure waves will not be created in the inner ear ✓/
- Organ of Corti will not be stimulated to generate impulse ✓/
no impulse will be sent to the brain for hearing to occur
(Any 3 x 1) (3)
(b) - Part D / tympanic membrane will not be able to create
vibrations ✓
- No vibrations will be sent to ossicles ✓ / oval window
- Therefore, no pressure waves will be created in the inner
ear ✓
- Organ of Corti will not be stimulated to generate impulses ✓
/ no impulses will be sent to the brain for hearing to occur
(Any 3 x 1) (3)
3.1.5 - The cristae are stimulated
- to convert the stimulus into an impulse
- which is transmitted through the auditory nerve
- to the cerebellum where they are interpreted
- The cerebellum send impulse to skeletal muscles to restore
balance (Any 4 x 1) (4)
3.2 3.2.1 (a) - To remove the auxins produced at the apical bud (1)
(b) - To allow the auxins to diffuse into the block of agar ✓ (1)
3.2.2 - The auxin will diffuse into the right side ✓of the stem
- There will be high concentration of auxins on the right-
side ✓ of the stem
- High concentration of auxins will stimulate cell elongation ✓
/growth mainly on the right-side
- This uneven growth ✓
- will cause the stem to bend to the left side by bending of
stem tip towards the left-hand side ✓*
*1 Compulsory + Any 3 (4)
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3.2.3 - The auxin will diffuse to the lighter side ✓ (left-hand side)
- and move to the darker side✓ (right hand side)
- High concentration of auxins at darker side stimulates cell
elongation ✓/ growth than the cells at the lighter side
- This uneven growth ✓
- causes the stem to bend to the left side towards lighter
side ✓* (left hand side) *1 Compulsory +Any 3 (4)
3.2.4 - More lateral branches develop
increasing the yield
- Fruit will be accessible from the branches
enabling easier harvest (Any 1 x 2) (2)
(Mark first ONE only)
3.3 3.3.1 (a) Insulin ✓ (1)
(b) Pancreas ✓ (1)
3.3.2 Negative feed-back ✓ mechanism / homeostasis (1)
3.3.3 During fasting no food is consumed therefore
- The glucose level drops below normal ✓
- The pancreas will not be stimulated to secrete insulin ✓/less will
be secreted / the level of insulin will drop (2)
3.3.4 - When the level of glucose decreases below the normal levels ✓
- the pancreas is stimulated to secrete more glucagon ✓ /
hormone B
- which stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose ✓
- raising the levels of glucose ✓ back to normal (4)
3.4.1 (a) Amniotic fluid ✓ (1)
(b) Chorion ✓ (1)
3.4.2 Umbilical vein ✓ (1)
3.4.3 - Serves as an attachment of embryo to the mother ✓
- Allows the diffusion of dissolved food from the mother to the
foetus ✓
- Allows the diffusion of oxygen from the mother to the foetus ✓
- Allows for the diffusion of carbon dioxide from the foetus the
mother ✓
- Allows for the diffusion of nitrogenous excretory wastes from the
foetus to the mother ✓
- It secretes progesterone ✓ which maintains pregnancy
(Mark first TWO only) (Any 2 x 1) (2)
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3.4.4 - The zygote divides by mitosis
- To form a (solid) ball of cells
- called morula
- which further divides to form a hollow ball of cells
- called blastocyst / blastula
- The blastocyst/blastula 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 the implantation the chorion develops many finger-like
outgrowths
- called chorionic villi
- The endometrium together with the chorionic villi forms the
placenta (Any 8 x 1) (8)
3.4.5 - Hollow cavity
to accommodate the developing foetus
- Muscular
to contract and relax to facilitate childbirth
- Elastic
to stretch to accommodate the developing foetus (Any 2 x 1) (2)
[50]
TOTAL SECTION B: 100
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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