# 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. 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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Matching paper and memo - [LIFE SCIENCES P2 QP SEPT2019 English final](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-sciences-p2-qp-sept2019-english-final/65c17b10-5e45-4c78-a168-f144efce77db) — QP · 2019 · Eng ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2019 LIFE SCIENCES P2 MARKING GUIDELINE MARKS: 150 This marking guideline consists of 12 pages. ### Page 2 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) LIFE SCIENCES P2 3 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) LIFE SCIENCES P2 5 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) LIFE SCIENCES P2 7 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) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) LIFE SCIENCES P2 9 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 10 LIFE SCIENCES P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) 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) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) LIFE SCIENCES P2 11 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 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. 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