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LIFE SCIENCES P2
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Life Sciences Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape Mock 2019 Memo (Eng)
Grade 12 Life Sciences Paper 2 memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2019 (English), 12 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
Life Sciences · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2019 · English. Memorandum, 12 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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2 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019)
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 parts.
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 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. 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/SEPTEMBER 2019)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 B
1.1.2 A
1.1.3 B
1.1.4 A
1.1.5 B
1.1.6 C
1.1.7 C
1.1.8 D
1.1.9 D
1.1.10 C (10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Homozygous
1.2.2 (Gregor) Mendel
1.2.3 Reproductive isolating mechanisms
1.2.4 Stem cells
1.2.5 Double helix
1.2.6 Interphase
1.2.7 Prognathous
1.2.8 Down Syndrome / Trisomy 21 (8)
1.3 1.3.1 B only
1.3.2 A only
1.3.3 A only (3 x 2) (6)
1.4 1.4.1 Meiosis (1)
1.4.2 (a) Crossing over (1)
(b) testis / testicle (1)
1.4.3 (a) A – Chromatid (1)
(b) B – Centromere (1)
(c) C – Homologous chromosomes / pair / bivalents (1)
(d) D – Centriole / centrosome (1)
1.4.4 (a) Metaphase I (1)
(b) Anaphase II (1)
1.4.5 TWO /2 (1)
1.5 1.5.1 Two characteristics are involved in the cross (1)
1.5.2 BbHh (1)
1.5.3 (a) Bbhh (1)
(b) Black, horned (1)
1.5.4 8 (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 Protein synthesis (1)
2.1.2 (a) mRNA / messenger RNA (1)
(b) Ribosome (1)
(c) Nuclear membrane (1)
2.1.3 A G U (1)
2.1.4 S–R–P–Q (2)
2.1.5 Cytoplasm (1)
2.1.6 - The DNA molecule unwinds
- and unzips / weak hydrogen bonds break
- one side of the DNA molecule forms a template
- free floating RNA nucleotides from the nucleolus
- join to their complementary base pairs (T-A; C-G)
- to form a new strand of mRNA (Any 5 x 1) (5)
2.1.7 - If nitrogenous base A was replaced by G it would mean that the
codon would change to AGC
- which may code for a different anticodon / UCA instead of AGU
- and a different amino acid
- which may change the protein formed (4)
2.2 2.2.1 A sudden change in the DNA sequence / structure of a gene leading
to altered characteristics. (1)
2.2.2 Pedigree diagram (1)
2.2.3 3 (1)
2.2.4 - Individual 8/13/15 has the disease
- therefore his/her parents must both be carriers of the disease
- but they do not express the characteristic
- therefore, it must be recessive (3)
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6 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019)
2.2.5
P1 Phenotype Normal male x Normal female
Genotype Nn x Nn
Meiosis
G/gametes N, n x N, n
Fertilisation
F1 Genotype NN ; Nn ; Nn ; nn
Phenotype 3 Normal and 1 cystic fibrosis
They have a 25% * chance of having a child with cystic fibrosis
P1 and F1
Meiosis and fertilisation
(1* compulsory + Any 5)
OR
P1 Phenotype Normal male x Normal female
Genotype Nn x Nn
Meiosis
G/gametes N, n x N, n
Fertilisation
F1
Gametes N n
N NN Nn
n Nn nn
Correct genotypes
Phenotype 3 Normal and 1 cystic fibrosis
They have a 25% * chance of having a child with cystic fibrosis
P1 and F1
Meiosis and fertilisation
(1* compulsory + Any 5) (6)
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2.3.1 Any disease or abnormal condition that is determined by a
gene/allele that is carried on the gonosomes / sex chromosomes /
X or Y chromosomes. (1)
2.3.2 At the age of 3 years (old) (1)
2.3.3 - The gene is found on the X chromosome
- Boys only have one X chromosome
- If that X chromosome carries the Duchenne’s gene
- the boy will have Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
- as there is no other allele to mask it. (Any 4 x 1) (4)
2.4 2.4.1 Cloning (1)
2.4.2 - Allows people to produce organisms with selected beneficial
traits
- Animals in danger of extinction could be saved.
- Production of organs for transplants
Mark first TWO only (Any 2 x 1) (2)
2.4.3 - A diploid cell / a cell with all the genetic information is needed
- as a gamete is a haploid cell / only contains half the genetic
information (2)
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8 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019)
QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 A and C (2)
3.1.2 - Organisms that have similarities in the structure
- indicates common ancestry (2)
3.1.3 - Fossil record
- Biogeography
- Genetics
Mark first TWO only (Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.2 3.2.1 - Random arrangement of chromosomes OR Meiosis
- crossing over
- random mating
- random fertilisation
- mutations
Mark first THREE only (Any 3 x 1) (3)
3.2.2 - The deer are either black or white.
- There is no intermediate characteristic / grey (2)
3.2.3 Darwinism Punctuated Equilibrium
Gradual change Rapid change
takes place over a long period of takes place with in a relatively
time short period of time
Change is continuous Long periods of no change
Mark first TWO only Table + Any 4 (5)
3.3 - The common ancestor original baobab population
- was separated into different populations
- by the sea */ due to continental drift
- There was no gene flow between the populations
- Each population was exposed to different environmental conditions /
different selection pressures.
- Natural selection occurred independently in each population.
- the individuals in the two populations became different from each
other over time
- genotypically and phenotypically
- Even if the two are to mix again
- they will not be able to interbreed
- forming different baobab species (1* compulsory + Any 5) (6)
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3.4 3.4.1 Breed of dog
Genetic disease
Mark first TWO only (2)
3.4.2 Percentage of mixed breed dogs with cataracts
= 42 x 100 = 21%
200 (2)
3.4.3 Pure breed dogs suffer from genetic diseases more than mixed breed
dogs (2)
3.4.4
Graph showing the number of pure breed and mixed
breed dogs with different genetic disease
200
180
Number of dogs affected
160
140
120 Key
100 Mixed Breed
Pure
80
60
40
20
0
1 2 3 4 5
Liver Hypo- Epilepsy Cataracts Lymphoma
Shunt thyroidism cancer
Genetic diseases
Marking guideline:
Caption (C) 1 Mark
Both variables included
Type of graph (T) 1 Mark
X-axis label, width of bars even (X) 1 Mark
Y-axis label and scale (Y) 1 Mark
Plotting of point (P) 0 Mark – No points plotted
correctly
1 Mark – 1 to 6 points plotted
correctly
2 Marks – all points plotted
correctly
(6)
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3.4.5 Natural selection takes place due to selective pressure of the
environment. /Individuals with characteristics that help them to
survive in nature are selected.
In artificial selection humans are the selective pressure. / The
characteristics that are selected is what humans want/not necessarily
helping them to survive. (2)
3.4.6 All dogs are able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring. (2)
3.4.7 It is not ethically correct as more artificially bred / pure breed dogs
suffer from genetic diseases than mixed breed dogs. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Changes in the skull and parts of the skeleton that support bipedalism:
The foramen magnum has moved to the base of the skull so that the head can
be held vertically. / spinal cord can be in line with the brain
The position of the pelvic girdle moved to under / the bottom of the core body so
it is suitable to carry the weight of the upper body
The pelvis has become more cup shaped / wider and shorter which makes it
suitable to carry the core / weight of the upper body
The vertebral column changed from C-shape to S-shaped / greater lumber
curvature in spine for better balance / support of upper body weight
(Any 3 x 2) (6)
Changes in skull that support change in diet:
Reduction in the size of teeth / canines
Reduction in jaw size
Reduction of cranial brow ridges
and cranial ridges due to
smaller muscles for chewing
Indicate that modern humans changed from a diet of raw food to
a diet of softer/ cooked food
that does not require the same amount of chewing / tearing / biting
(Any 6 x 1) (6)
Changes in the skull that support improved communication and use of tools:
a larger cranium
indicated a larger brain size
which can process a larger amount of information
at a faster speed
This has led to the development artificial language for communication
And the invention / greater use of tools and weapons
(Any 5 x 1) (5)
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12 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019)
ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
Criterion Relevance (R) Logical sequence (L) Comprehensive (C)
Generally All information Ideas are arranged in All aspects required by
provided is relevant to a logical/cause-effect the essay have been
the question. sequence. sufficiently addressed.
In this Only information All the information At least:
essay in relevant to the regarding the:
Q4 description of: 4/6 for changes in
- Changes in skull skull and skeleton
- Changes in skull and skeleton that that support
and skeleton that support bipedalism, bipedalism
support bipedalism, change in diet and 4/6 for changes in
change in diet and improved skull that support
improved communication and changes in diet
communication and use of tools. 3/5 for improved
use of tools. communication and
Is given in a logical use of tools
There is no irrelevant manner.
information.
Mark 1 1 1
Content (17)
Synthesis (3)
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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