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GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2016
LIFE SCIENCES P2
MEMORANDUM
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)
PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING LIFE SCIENCES 2016
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 are 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
unrecognised 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.
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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 memo discussion meeting.
14. If only letter is asked for and only name is given (and vice versa).
Do not 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.
19. Changes to the memorandum
No changes must be made to the marking memoranda without
consulting the provincial internal moderator.
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4 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 B
1.1.2 D
1.1.3 C
1.1.4 C
1.1.5 B
1.1.6 D
1.1.7 A
1.1.8 D
1.1.9 A
1.1.10 C
(10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Gene
1.2.2 Peptide bond
1.2.3 Transcription
1.2.4 Centromere
1.2.5 Haploid
1.2.6 Phenotype
1.2.7 Recessive
1.2.8 Multiple alleles
1.2.9 Evolution (9 x 1) (9)
1.3 1.3.1 None
1.3.2 B only
1.3.3 Both A and B (3 x 2) (6)
1.4 1.4.1 10 (1)
1.4.2 (a) Dd (1)
(b) Dd (1)
1.4.3 (a) Homozygous (1)
(b) Heterozygous (1)
1.4.4 Individual 2 is the grandmother of individual 12.
OR
Individual 12 is the grandson of individual 2. (2)
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1.5 1.5.1 DNA Replication (1)
1.5.2 - Ensures that daughter cells have the same number of
chromosomes as the mother cell.
- Each daughter cell receives genetically identical copies
of DNA as the mother cell. (2)
1.5.3 (a) Deoxyribose sugar (1)
(b) Phosphate (1)
(c) Nucleotide (1)
(d) Thymine (1)
1.5.4 Mitochondria / Mitochondrion (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 1 – DNA template
2 – tRNA
3 – Ribosome (3)
2.1.2 The stage of protein synthesis taking place at Z is
Translation *
According to the codons of mRNA
tRNA molecules with complementary anticodons
bring the required amino acid to the ribosome
the amino acids link by peptide bonds
to form the required protein.
(1* Compulsory mark + ANY 4 x 1) (5)
2.1.3 W – Arginine
X – Proline (4)
2.2 2.2.1 XNXn
2.2.2 P1/parent phenotype Normal spotted x Normal spotted
male female
genotype XN Y x XN Xn
Meiosis
G/gametes XN , Y x XN ; Xn
Fertilisation
F1/offspring genotype XN XN ; XN Xn ; XN Y ; Xn Y
phenotype 2 Normal spotted females,
1 normal spotted male and
1 dark spotted male
Parents and offspring /P1 and F1
Meiosis and fertilisation (Any 6 x 1)
OR
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P1/parent phenotype Normal x Normal spotted
spotted male female
genotype XN Y x XN Xn
Meiosis
G/gametes XN , Y x XN ; Xn
Gametes XN Y
X N N
X X N N
X Y
Fertilisation
Xn XN Xn Xn Y
1 mark for correct gametes
1 mark for correct genotypes
F1/offspring phenotype 2 Normal spotted females, 1 normal
spotted male and 1dark spotted male
Parents and offspring /P1 and F1
Meiosis and fertilisation (Any 6 x 1) (6)
2.2.3 (¼ x 100) = 25% (2)
2.3 2.3.1 Ability to roll the tongue (1)
2.3.2 Ask the permission from the participants and the school
principal to conduct the investigation.
Determine the sample size.
Decide on how data will be recorded.
Decide on data capturers to collect data.
(Mark first THREE only) (Any 3 x 1) (3)
2.3.3
No. of individuals able to roll
tongue vs those who cannot roll
tongue
1000
800
600
No of individuals 400
200
0
Roll Tongue Can't roll
tongue
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Mark allocation of the graph
Criterion Elaboration Mark
Type of graph (T) Bar graph drawn 1
Caption (C) Includes both variables: number of
individuals/able or unable to roll
tongue 1
X-axis Equal width of bars AND correct label 1
Y-axis Appropriate scale AND correct label
Plotting (P) 1 bar plotted correctly 1
2 bars plotted correctly 2
NOTE:
If a line graph is drawn –marks will be awarded for the ‘title and
label for X-axis and Y-axis’ only.
If a histogram is drawn – marks will be lost for the ‘type of graph
and correct scale’ only. (6)
2.3.4 Discontinuous (1)
2.3.5 There is no range of different phenotypes for tongue rolling /
there are no intermediates between phenotypes, either one can
roll their tongue or they cannot. (2)
2.4 2.4.1 Suspect 2 (1)
2.4.2 3 of his/her DNA bands match the evidence from the crime scene
while none of the other suspects match. (1)
2.4.3 Identification of relatives e.g. paternity suits/tracing siblings
separated at birth/identifying unrecognisable bodies of dead
people.
Test for alleles that can cause inherited genetic disorders.
To determine matching tissues for organ transplants
Can be used in research into variation in populations
(Mark first ONE only) (Any 1 x 1) (1)
2.4.4 DNA samples may be planted / person can be framed with
the use of false evidence.
Human error can lead to false results/ small amount of DNA
is analysed therefore not necessarily unique to an individual/
done in private labs so testing standards may not be followed.
Invasion of privacy /revealing personal information.
(Mark first TWO only) (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 (a) Metaphase II (1)
(b) Anaphase II (1)
3.1.2 Chromatid (1)
3.1.3 - Chromosomes are arranged singly / randomly along the
equator
- Attached to the spindle fibres (2)
3.1.4 (a) Nondisjunction (1)
(b) Down syndrome (1)
(c) Mental retardation
Hearing loss
Heart defects
Decreased muscle tone
Upwardly slanting eyes
Small mouth
Abnormal ear shape
Depressed nasal bridge
Small nose
(Mark first ONE only) (Any 1 x 1) (1)
3.2 3.2.1 Its fur colour allows it to camouflage /blend in with the
environment in which it lives. (1)
3.2.2 There was variation among the deer mice. *
Some had dark fur and others had light coloured fur.
The light coloured fur was the favourable characteristic
which allowed the mice to blend in with the light coloured sand
dunes.
This helped them to avoid being preyed upon by predators.
The mice with light coloured fur survived and reproduced.
This favourable gene for light coloured fur was passed on to
their offspring
This resulted in the future generations having a higher
proportion of mice with light coloured fur.
(1* Compulsory mark + Any 5 x 1) (6)
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3.3 3.3.1 Geographic speciation / Speciation (1)
3.3.2 - Original population became separated into two sub-
- populations
- by a geographical barrier
- in this case the landslide *
- The environmental conditions on each side of the landslide were
- Different
- No gene flow occurred between the two sub-populations
- Each sub-population underwent natural selection independently
- The members of each sub-population became genotypically and
- then phenotypically different from each other.
- Even if the two sub-populations were to mix
- they would be unable to interbreed / reproduce
- resulting in the formation two new species.
(1* Compulsory mark + any 5 x 1) (6)
3.3.3 One species has black patches on the body/ears/face while the
other one does not have black patches. (1)
3.4 3.4.1 Homo heidelbergensis (1)
3.4.2 3 MYA (2)
3.4.3 According to most scientists, humans originated in Africa and
then migrated out of Africa to all parts of the world. (2)
3.4.4 Homo erectus (1)
3.4.5 Australopithecus afarensis (1)
3.4.6 Australopithecus africanus (1)
3.4.7 (a) Ethiopia (1)
(b) Donald Johanson /Yves Coppan/Tim White (1)
3.5 3.5.1 A (1)
3.5.2 Pelvis is long and narrower in A/not bowl shaped as in B. (2)
3.5.3 B (1)
3.5.4 - In B the pelvis is larger, shorter and wider/bowl shaped
- To support the greater weight due to bipedalism
- and allows females to bear children. (3)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Foramen magnum
- the foramen magnum was in a backward position in African apes
- shift of the foramen magnum to a forward /central position in Homo species
Significance
- resulted in a change from quadrupedalism in African apes
- to bipedalism in Homo species that led to
- efficient locomotion
- freeing of hands for using tools / carry objects / babies/ weapons
- gaining height for increased awareness of the surrounding / for
sensing danger / locate food / appear intimidating to enemies
- large surface area of body exposed for thermoregulation / losing
heat to surroundings in hot conditions / reduce overheating
- display of sex organs /breasts for courtship behaviour
Cranium
- An increase in cranium size of Homo species
- A less sloping forehead
- A more rounded skull
Significance
- created space for a larger brain
- for greater problem solving skills / processing information faster/
increase in intelligence
- language development
- efficient co-ordination of movement
Dentition
- decrease in size of canines and incisors / flatter molars and premolars
- no gaps/ diastema between teeth of Homo species
Significance
- this signifies the decreased need to bite and tear/ increased need to
grind and chew
- because the food became softer and cooked
Jaws
- C-shaped jaws / gently curved in Homo species compared to the
- U-shaped jaws in African apes
- jaws became smaller in humans
- non-prognathous / less prognathous/ flat face/ less sloping face
- compared to prognathous / sloping face in African apes
Significance
- allowed consumption of soft and cooked food in Homo species
- more developed chin
- to assist with speech
Eyebrow ridges
- smaller/reduced eyebrow ridges in Homo species
Significance
- due to the decreased need to strengthen skull
Description of features that changed (Any 10 x 1)
Significance of the change described (Any 7 x 1)
Content (17)
Synthesis (3)
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12 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)
ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
Logical Comprehensive
Criterion Relevance (R)
sequence (L) (C)
Generally All information Ideas are All aspects
provided is arranged in a required by the
relevant to the logical / cause- essay have been
topic effect sequence sufficiently
addressed
In this essay Information Information At least 6/10
relevant to the regarding correct changes
description of description of in the skull and
changes in the changes in the 4/7 significance of
skull and their skull and their the changes are
significance are significance are given.
given given in a logical
and sequential
manner.
Mark 1 1 1
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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