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LIFE SCIENCES P2
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape Mock 2020 QP (Eng)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 2 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2020 (English), 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2020)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK provided.
3. Start the answer to EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
5. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
6. ALL drawings MUST be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.
7. Draw diagrams, tables or flow charts ONLY when asked to do so.
8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Do NOT use graph paper.
10. You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and compass,
where necessary.
11. All calculations have to be rounded off to TWO decimal spaces.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2020) LIFE SCIENCES P2 3
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A‒D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1‒1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 A trait that has a range of phenotypes is an example of ...
A continuous variation.
B codominance.
C discontinuous variation.
D complete dominance.
1.1.2 Study the diagram below.
2
1 U
C
U
C
3
FIGURE A FIGURE B
Which of the following combinations correctly identifies the parts of
the above molecule?
FIGURE B Molecule 1 Molecule 2 Bond 3
nitrogenous
A DNA Cytosine Weak Hydrogen
base
Sugar
B DNA Adenine nucleotide
Phosphate
C RNA Adenine nucleotide Weak Hydrogen
nitrogenous
D RNA Thymine Weak Hydrogen
base
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QUESTIONS 1.1.3 and 1.1.4 refer to the diagram below.
1.1.3 The result of the procedure shown above is called …
A cloning.
B DNA replication.
C fingerprinting.
D DNA profiling.
1.1.4 Study the list below:
(i) Paternity testing
(ii) Matching of tissue for organ transplants
(iii) Identification from fingerprints
(iv) Curing genetic disorders
Which combination shows the CORRECT uses of the procedure
shown in the diagram above?
A (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
C Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
D Only (i) and (ii)
1.1.5 When gene flow between two populations is stopped, the following is
said to have happened:
A Speciation
B Adaptation
C Resistance
D Variation
1.1.6 Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?
A DDT resistance in mosquitoes
B Breeding of cows to increase milk production
C Antibiotic resistance in bacteria
D Development of a different species of Galapagos finch
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1.1.7 The diagram below represents three species (A, B and C) which each
live on a different island, separated by the sea.
Cannot reproduce
B
A
Can reproduce
Produce fertile but produce
offspring infertile
C offspring
Which ONE of the following statements is correct?
A All three populations are different species
B Populations B and C are different species and A and B are the
same species
C Populations A and C are the same species and B and C are
different species
D All three populations are the same species
1.1.8 The forelimbs of vertebrates, as shown below, are an example of …
A vestigial structures.
B homologous structures.
C analogous structures.
D convergent evolution.
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1.1.9 The diagram shows homologous chromosome pair number 3 from
each of four fruit flies. The alleles for antenna shape (normal or
abnormal) and body pattern (with stripes or without stripes) are
indicated on the chromosomes.
Which fly is homozygous for antennae shape and heterozygous for
body pattern?
A Fly 1
B Fly 2
C Fly 3
D Fly 4
1.1.10 A hummingbird uses its long beak to feed on the nectar in flowers.
According to Gould and Eldridge’s theory of punctuated equilibrium,
the long beak of the hummingbird developed …
A rapidly over a short period of time.
B because the more the hummingbird used its beak, the longer it
grew.
C because their beaks have been constantly changing all the time.
D gradually over a long period of time.
(10 x 2) (20)
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1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write
only the term next to the question numbers (1.2.1‒1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1 Alternate forms of the same gene
1.2.2 Natural shape of the DNA molecule
1.2.3 Stage in the cell cycle when DNA replication occurs
1.2.4 Organisms with similar characteristics which live in the same habitat and
interbreed freely to produce fertile offspring
1.2.5 Phase in meiosis when crossing over occurs
1.2.6 The diagrammatic representation showing possible evolutionary
relationships among different species
1.2.7 The study of past and present distribution of individual species across
the world
1.2.8 The process by which all individuals of a particular species die out so
that not even a single one exits
(8 x 1) (8)
1.3 Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN Ι applies to A ONLY, B
ONLY, BOTH A and B, or NONE of the items in COLUMN ΙΙ. Write A only, B
only, both A and B, or none next to the question numbers (1.3.1‒1.3.3) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN Ι COLUMN ΙΙ
1.3.1 Scientist who only studies fossils A: Palaeontologist
B: Archaeologist
1.3.2 Needed for natural selection to A: Variation
occur B: Competition
1.3.3 Reproduction isolating barrier A: Breeding at different times
of the year
B: Infertile offspring
(3 x 2) (6)
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1.4 The diagram below represents the model of DNA proposed by scientists in 1953.
1.4.1 Name the scientists who first published the structure of DNA. (2)
1.4.2 What is the natural shape of DNA? (1)
1.4.3 Give TWO functions of DNA. (2)
1.4.4 Where is DNA found in the human cell? (2)
1.4.5 Name the other scientist that was awarded the Nobel Prize for the
discovery of the structure of DNA. (1)
1.5 In a plant species two characteristics, flower colour and plant height, were
studied. Each of these characteristics has two variations: flowers may be red or
white in colour and the plants may be tall or short.
When two plants that are heterozygous for flower colour and height were
crossed, 9 offspring were red and tall, 3 were white and tall, 3 were red and short
and 1 was white and short.
The alleles for each characteristic are shown in the table below.
CHARACTERISTIC DOMINANT RECESSIVE
ALLELE ALLELE
Flower colour F f
Plant height H h
1.5.1 What is the term for a genetic cross involving two characteristics? (1)
1.5.2 Give the:
(a) Dominant phenotype for flower colour (1)
(b) Genotype of a white flowering, short plant (2)
(c) Phenotype of a plant that is heterozygous for flower colour and
homozygous dominant for plant height (2)
(d) Possible gametes of a heterozygous red, heterozygous tall plant (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 Study the diagram below.
2.1.1 Name the process represented by A and B combined. (1)
2.1.2 Where in the cell does process B occur? (1)
2.1.3 Identify the following:
(a) Molecule 1 (1)
(b) Polymer 3 (1)
2.1.4 Give the correct base sequence to replace numbers 6, 7 and 8. (2)
2.1.5 Write down the anticodon at label 2. (1)
USE THE TABLE BELOW TOGETHER WITH THE ABOVE DIAGRAM TO
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
ANTICODONS OF tRNA AND THE CORRESPONDING
AMINO ACIDS THAT THEY CARRY
tRNA ANTICODONS AMINO ACIDS
UUU Lysine
ACA Cysteine
GCA Arginine
GUU Glutamine
CCA Glycine
AAA Phenylalanine
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2.1.6 What is the DNA base triplet for Glycine? (2)
2.1.7 Name the amino acid found at label 5. (1)
2.1.8 Explain how the composition of the protein molecule would change if
the base sequence of the second codon on molecule 4 (from the left)
was UUU instead of AAA. (3)
2.2 ‘Blue people’ is a genetic disorder caused when a person does not produce the
enzyme that converts methemoglobin (which is blue) into haemoglobin (which
is red). This results in high levels of methemoglobin in the blood. It causes the
skin to turn blue, the lips purple, and the blood chocolate brown.
The diagram below shows members in a family who have blue skin. The
genotype of some members of the family are known and indicated on the
diagram.
[Adapted from <htpp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov;indiana.edu/;NCBI1000Genomes Browser.]
2.2.1 Name the type of diagram shown above. (1)
2.2.2 Give the:
(a) Phenotype of Luna (1)
(b) Genotype of Hannah (1)
2.2.3 Is this disease caused by a dominant or recessive allele? (1)
2.2.4 Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 2.2.3. (2)
2.2.5 Mabala and Maurice both have normal skin colouring. Using a genetic
cross show how it is possible for their son Luna to be blue. (7)
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2.3 Read the following passage.
Antarctic fish have evolved to live in the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean.
They live in waters that are well below 0°C. Normally cells would freeze and
burst at this temperature, killing the fish. Antarctic fish have developed proteins
that act as antifreeze. These antifreeze proteins help the fish avoid freezing in
their icy habitats by stopping the formation of ice crystals in the cells.
These antifreeze proteins could also be commercially important. Scientists
could use these antifreeze protein genes to engineer cold resistant plants or
they could be used when preserving food at very low temperatures. They
prevent ice crystals from forming and ruining the food.
Investigators have already successfully introduced fish antifreeze proteins into
yeast and bacteria through recombinant DNA technology. They can use these
bacteria and yeast to produce large quantities of antifreeze proteins.
2.3.1 Describe how Antarctic fish may have developed antifreeze proteins
through natural selection. (5)
2.3.2 Name the process by which the genetic makeup of an organism is
altered to include a new characteristic. (1)
2.3.3 Give TWO ways that these antifreeze proteins have been used
commercially to benefit humans. (2)
2.3.4 Briefly describe how antifreeze protein is produced through
recombinant DNA technology with bacteria. (5)
2.3.5 Give ONE reason why using antifreeze proteins in plants could be
ethically wrong. (1)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Zebra fish come in many different colours. Emihle bought a blue male (BB) and
a red female zebra (RR) fish for her fish tank. The offspring that were born were
all blue and red striped.
Blue Fish Red Fish
Blue and Red striped Fish
Later, Emihle decided to have a second fish tank and breed two blue and red
striped fish with each other. There were 20 offspring born in total and they had
three different colours: blue, red and blue and red striped.
3.1.1 Name the type of dominance shown in the above example. (1)
3.1.2 Explain the answer given in QUESTION 3.1.1. (2)
3.1.3 Draw a table showing the number of offspring of the different
genotypes from Emihle’s second breeding. (5)
3.1.4 What should be the genotype(s) and phenotype(s) for the parent fish
if Emihle wanted only offspring that were red? (2)
3.2 Read the following passage.
Many athletes have to train hard to build muscle. Muscle is a protein and is
therefore formed by protein synthesis. Athletes need to eat and train to ensure
optimal Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS). They always want to know how much
protein they must eat to build bigger muscles.
Scientists carried out an investigation to determine the optimal daily protein (in
grams) needed for maximal increase in Muscle Protein Synthesis.
The investigation was carried out as follows:
They studied 100 bodybuilders
Each bodybuilder was given the same daily weightlifting exercise
programme
All athletes were fed the measured protein meal straight after exercising
Their MPS was recorded 4 hours after exercising
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The graph below shows the results of the investigation. These results were
similar to two other investigations carried out by other scientists.
GRAPH SHOWING THE INCREASE IN MUSCLE
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS (PER HOUR) AT DIFFERENT
AMOUNTS OF PROTEIN
14
12
MPS (increase per hour)
12 11
10
8
8 6,8
6 5
4
2
0
0 5 10 20 30 40
protein (g)
The conclusion reached by the scientists was as follows:
The optimal daily protein needed for maximal increase in Muscle Protein
Synthesis is 20 g.
3.2.1 State the:
(a) Dependent variable (1)
(b) Independent variable (1)
3.2.2 Give TWO planning steps that investigators would need to follow. (2)
3.2.3 Give reasons why this investigation can be considered reliable. (2)
3.2.4 Calculate percentage increase in MPS from 20 g to 40 g. (2)
3.2.5 Using the data provided, suggest why the scientists’ conclusion stated
that 20’g of protein was the optimal amount of protein needed daily for
increased Muscle Protein Synthesis. (2)
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3.3 The diagram shows one way that stem cells can be produced from human
embryos.
3.3.1 What are stem cells? (2)
3.3.2 Give TWO sources of stem cells other than human embryos. (2)
3.3.3 Give ONE medical condition that can be treated by using nerve cells
grown from stem cells. (1)
3.4 Human blood type is an example of multiple alleles.
3.4.1 Why are blood types an example of multiple alleles? (2)
3.4.2 Give the possible genotypes for a man who is blood type B. (2)
3.4.3 If a man has blood group B and a woman has blood group A, explain
how it is possible to have a child who has blood group O. (DO NOT
draw a genetic diagram.) (3)
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3.5 The diagrams below show the Phiomia, an ancestor of the elephants and a
modern African elephant. The Phiomia lived 35 million years ago. Both the
Phiomia and modern African elephant reach up into trees to get leaves to eat.
3.5.1 Explain how Jean-Baptiste Lamarck would explain how the modern
African elephant developed a long trunk. (5)
3.5.2 Give TWO reasons why Lamarck’s theory is no longer accepted today. (2)
3.5.3 Give ONE similarity between Lamarck’s theories and Darwin’s theory
of natural selection. (1)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Discuss the composition of the human karyotype. Also explain why meiosis is
important and how non-disjunction during meiosis can affect humans.
Content: (17)
Synthesis: (3)
NOTE: NO marks will be awarded for answers in the form of flow charts, tables or
diagrams.
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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