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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2018
LIFE SCIENCES P2
MARKING GUIDELINE
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018)
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 marking guideline 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. Marking guideline 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.
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4 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 D
1.1.2 B
1.1.3 D
1.1.4 D
1.1.5 C
1.1.6 C
1.1.7 C
1.1.8 D
1.1.9 A
1.1.10 C (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Carbon footprint
1.2.2 Eutrophication
1.2.3 Food security
1.2.4 Afforestation
1.2.5 Monoculture
1.2.6 Androecium /stamen
1.2.7 Sessile / Sedentary
1.2.8 Ectoderm
1.2.9 Radial symmetry
1.2.10 Moulting / Ecdysis (10)
1.3 1.3.1 None
1.3.2 Both A and B
1.3.3 A only (3 x 2) (6)
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1.4 1.4.1 A – Bryophytes
B – Pteridophytes
C – Gymnosperms (4)
D – Angiosperms
1.4.2 (a) Vascular / Water conducting tissue (1)
(b) Flowers / Seeds enclosed in fruit (1)
1.4.3 Spermatophytes (1)
1.5 1.5.1 (a) 1994 (1)
(b) 2014 (1)
1.5.2 (a) 9 − 10 (1)
(b) 17 − 18 (1)
1.5.3 Monitoring the elimination of CFC’s as a propellant in
aerosols.
Increasing public awareness of ozone depletion.
Investigating new ozone-friendly propellants.
International agreements e.g. the Montreal Protocol to
reduce CFC production . (Any other correct
solutions)
(Mark first THREE only) (3)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 5 – Ribosome
7 – Flagellum (2)
2.1.2 Protects the bacterium against dehydration
Protects the bacterium against harmful substances (Any 1) (1)
2.1.3 A plasmid (ring-shaped DNA) is removed from the bacterium
E. coli.
Special enzymes (restriction enzymes) are used to cut the
plasmid DNA of E.coli.
A human gene of insulin is inserted into the plasmid / E.coli
DNA.
The plasmid and human gene of insulin join to form
recombinant DNA.
The E.coli bacterium starts to reproduce.
producing many insulin producing bacteria.
The insulin is extracted,
purified and sold to treat diabetes. (Any 5 x 1) (5)
2.2 2.2.1 China (1)
2.2.2 Leads to the enhanced ‘greenhouse effect’
and thus global warming.
Global warming influences weather patterns
which can destroy habitats
leading to a decrease in biodiversity. (Any 3 x 1) (3)
2.2.3 It will be expensive to change to machinery that produce less
CO2.
Too expensive to purchase or develop systems that remove
excess CO2 from outlet gases.
This will reduce profit that will lead to job losses / have
negative effect on the country’s economy. (Any 2 x 2)
(Mark first TWO only) (4)
2.3 2.3.1 There has been a rapid increase in the human population (1)
2.3.2 (a) Pesticides kill the pests which destroy the crops (1)
(b) Fertilisers increase the nutrient content in the soil (1)
2.3.3 Secondary consumers such as birds can eat the pests with the
poison which can kill the birds, thereby decreasing the population
size of the birds.
OR
Pests can become extinct and the secondary consumers feeding
on them would decrease in numbers due to a shortage of food. (2)
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2.3.4 Loss of flora and fauna biodiversity by inbreeding of GMOs.
Entire species could be wiped out if exposed to disease (2)
2.4 2.4.1 It is a close association between two organisms where they both
benefit. (1)
2.4.2 The hyphae of the fungus increase the absorptive surface of the
plant’s roots / allow the plant to absorb water, phosphorus and
other minerals from the soil.
The plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates. (2)
2.4.3 (a) (Presence / Absence of) Mycorrhiza (1)
(b) Plant growth (1)
2.4.4 same type of soil was used
all other factors were kept the same
(Mark first ONE only) (Any 1 x 1) (1)
2.4.5
Height of plants grown in sterilised and non-
sterilised soil over 8 weeks
30
25 25
Height (cm)
20 19.1
15 16.2 Height of plants grown in
sterilised soil (cm)
12
10 10 Height of plants grown in
8.7
6 non-sterilised soil (cm)
5 5.5
3.8
5
2 2 2.3 2.4
0 0.8 1.5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Time (weeks)
CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING THE GRAPH:
Line graphs drawn 1 mark
Caption 1 mark
Label and units of 𝑥-axis and 𝑦-axis 1 mark
Scale on 𝑥-axis and 𝑦-axis 1 mark
Plotting: 6 points correctly plotted 1 mark
All points plotted correctly 1 mark (6)
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2.4.6 Sterilising the soil killed the fungi meaning that
there were no mycorrhizal hyphae
to increase the absorptive surface of plant’s roots.
The plant could not get sufficient water, phosphorus and other
mineral ions from the soil, resulting in slow growth. (Any 3 x 1) (3)
2.4.7 Mycorrhizal fungi encourage plant growth as can be seen in plants
grown in non-sterilised soil. (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 AB (1)
3.1.2 Arthropoda
Chordata
Annelida (Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.1.3 X − Mesoderm
Y − Coelom (2)
3.1.4 Provides space for the development of internal organs.
Separates the gut wall from the body wall enabling them
to function independently of each other. .
The fluid within the body cavity acts as hydrostatic skeleton
assisting the animals with locomotion. (Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.1.5 A (1)
3.1.6 Allows animals that are sessile / attached to collect food coming
from any direction since they cannot move.
OR
Allows animals that are sessile to react to danger from any
direction since they cannot turn to face the danger. (2)
3.2 3.2.1 Reddish-brown colour of water
Smell of rotten eggs
Dead fish (Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.2.2 Yes (1)
3.2.3 The number of faecal coliforms are higher from sample B than
from sample A
(Mark first ONE only) (Any ONE of the 7 comparisons) (2)
3.2.4 (a) Drop in pH, sulphates (Any 1 x 1) (1)
(b) Chlorides, sodium (Any 1 x 1) (1)
(c) Faecal coliforms, nitrates, phosphates (Any 1 x 1) (1)
3.2.5 (a) Spread of waterborne diseases by polluted water used for
irrigation. (2)
(b) Spread of waterborne diseases from drinking polluted
water. (2)
3.2.6 Better management and regular maintenance of waste water
treatment plant. (2)
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3.3 3.3.1 Poaching (1)
3.3.2 Increase in urban demand / big cities and towns are growing.
Easy access to wild animals due to road networks expanding to
forests. (2)
3.3.3 Disturbs the ecosystem
because food chains are affected
leading to the extinction of some species in the ecosystem
and will eventually lead to the loss of biodiversity.
(Any 3 x 1) (3)
3.3.4 (a) Regulating hunting
working with local communities to manage and protect
their resources from outsiders.
Promoting sustainable sources of food (Any 2 x 1) (2)
(b) Better management of the numbers of people visiting
protected areas.
Better management of the activities of people visiting the
protected areas. (2)
3.4 3.4.1 Reducing of waste
Re-using of waste products (2)
3.4.2 Advantage
No chemicals involved
so no pollution of the environment (2)
Disadvantage
The introduced organism could become so successful
that it could eliminate other species. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
WIND POLLINATED FLOWERS
Are usually small
green / dull
without showy petals and
reduced nectar.
They produce large amounts of pollen
to increase the chances of pollination.
The pollen grains are light / smooth and dry
to allow them to float in the air over long distances.
They have long and thin filaments
to sway in the wind.
The anthers are attached to the filaments
such that they can move easily.
The stigma is large and sticky
to trap as much pollen as possible. Max. 9
INSECT POLLINATED FLOWERS
are usually large and
brightly coloured.
Some give off pleasant smells
to attract insects such as bees /butterflies and moths.
Some give off unpleasant smells
to attract insects such as flies.
Some flowers have hairs / special markings / nectar guides
leading the insects to the nectaries which produce nectar.
Some have special structural adaptations /
to transfer pollen onto the insects
to accept pollen from the insect’s back on the flower Max. 8 (8)
Content: (17)
Synthesis: (3)
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ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
Criterion Relevance (R) Logical sequence (L) Comprehensive (C)
All information provided Ideas are arranged in a All aspects of the
is relevant to the logical sequence. essay have been
Generally
question. sufficiently
addressed.
Only information relevant The discussion of the At least the
to the association with adaptations of flowers to following marks
the discussion of the pollination by wind and should be
adaptations of flowers to insects is presented in a obtained:
pollination by wind and logical and sequential - 6/9 for the
insects. No irrelevant manner. discussion of
information included. adaptations of
In this
flowers to
essay in
pollination by wind
Q4
- 5/8 for the
discussion of
adaptations of
flowers to
pollination by
insects
Mark 1 1 1
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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