LFSC Autumn Camp 2023 Term 1 Drilling

LIFE SCIENCES
GRADE 12 AUTUMN CAMP

TERM 1 2023
LEARNER MATERIAL
NAME OF SCHOOL: …………………………………..

NAME OF LEARNER:………………………………….
LIFE SCIENCES, GR 12, AUTUMN CAMP 2 NW/DR K KAUNDA DISTRICT/MARCH 2023
STRUCTURE OF DNA
1.1 Name the molecule in the diagram.

(1)
1.2 Label parts 1.
2.
3. (3)
1.3 Identify part X. (1)
(5)
2.1 If part B is Thymine, name the type

of molecule in the diagram. (1)
2.2 Label parts A.

B.
C.
D. (4)
(5)
3.1 Label parts A.

B.
C.
D. (4)
4.1 Label parts 1.

2.
3.
4. (4)
4.2 Which process is shown in the

diagram? (1)
(5)
5.1 Label parts 1.

2.
T.
A.
G.
C. (6)
5.2 Name the process shown in the
diagram. (1)
(7)
6.1 Identify Molecule I.

Molecule II. (2)
6.2 Label parts 1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
X.
Y. (9)
(11)
7.1 Label parts 1.

2.
3. (3)
7.2 Name the type of bonds between

the nitrogenous bases of the two
strands. (1)
(4)
8.1 Identify Figure A.

B. (2)
8.1 Label parts 1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6. (6)
(8)
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS, TRANSCRIPTION
1.1 Label part X.

S.
Z. (3)
1.2 Name process V. (1)
1.3 Where in the cell does this process
take place? (1)
1.4 Write down the code on the DNA
template from which molecule S
was transcribed. (1)
(6)
2.1 Label the molecule A.
B. (2)
A (template) 2.2 Name the process whereby molecule B is
formed. (1)
2.3 Where in the cell does this process take
B
place? (1)
2.4 Write down the base triplets numbered:
8.
9.
10.
11. (4)
(8)
3.1 Label molecule 1. (1)

2
3.2 Label part 2. (1)
3.3 Name the process taking place. (1)
3.4 Where in the cell does this process take

place? (1)
3.5 How many DNA nucleotides are seen in

this diagram? (1)
(5)
4.1 Label strand 1.

strand 2. (2)
4.2 Name the process taking place. (1)

Take place? (1)
4.4 Name the grouping of bases
labelled X. (1)
4.5 Write down the sequence of

complimentary bases found on the
mRNA, from left to right: (2)
(7)
5.1 Name the molecule M.

M N. (2)
5.2 Name the process taking place
indicated by the arrow. (1)
take place? (1)
5.4 Name the grouping of bases
labelled Z. (1)
5.5 Write down the code on the DNA
template from which molecule N
was formed. (1)
(6)
6.1 Name the molecule indicated by

arrow 1. (1)
take place? (1)
6.3 Name the process taking place in the
diagram. (1)
6.4 Describe the process taking place in the
Diagram. (6)
(9)
7.1 Name the molecules marked X.

W W. (2)
7.2 Name and describe the process taking

place as marked by Process A. (7)
Process A
(9)
7.3 7.4 If the template of a DNA strand has the

following bases: AGCTG as a portion of
it’s strand, which of the following is the
is the CORRECT complementary strand
when the molecule is transcribed?
A. AGCTG
B. GTCGA
C. GCGAG
D. UCGAC (2)
(4) (6)
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS, TRANSLATION
1.1 Identify organelle X. (1)
1.2 Identify molecule A.

molecule Y. (2)
Y 1.3 Name the stage of protein synthesis
shown in the diagram. (1)

take place? (1)
Molecule A
1.5 Use the first codon on molecule A,
CGA and write down the anticodon
on molecule Y. (1)
(6)
2.1 Identify organelle A. (1)
2.2 Identify molecule Z. (1)
2.3 Name the stage of protein synthesis

numbered with Y. (1)

take place? (1)
2.5 Use all the codons on molecule Z

and write down the anticodons on
the tRNA molecules. (6)
(10)
Organelle A
3.1 Identify molecule Q. (1)
3.2 Identify part P.

part X. (2)


take place? (1)
3.5 Write down the sequence of bases on

molecule Q. (1)
(6)
4.1 Identify organelle C. (1)

4.2 Identify molecules B and D. (2)
4.3 Identify part E. (1)

labelled F in the diagram. (1)
C
take place? (1)
4.6 Write down all the anticodons on

molecule D starting from 1 to 9. (3)
(9)
5.1 Identify organelle A. (1)
5.2 Identify molecules B and C. (2)
5.3 Identify part D. (1)
5.4 Identify the type of bond, labelled E. (1)

5.6 Describe the stage of protein synthesis

(12)
6.1 Identify organelle X. (1)
6.2 Identify molecules W and Y. (2)
6.3 Identify part Z. (1)
6.4. Write down the anticodon on

molecule Y which will be
complimentary to codon V. (1)

6.6 Describe the stage of protein synthesis

(12)
7.1 Identify molecules T and V. (2)
7.2 Identify part U and S. (2)
7.3 Identify molecule W. (1)
7.4 Name the type of bonds found at W. (1)
(6)
AMINO ACID CODING
Use the following template to code for amino acids:

DNA: .... …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. ….. …. ….
mRNA: .... …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. ….. …. ….
tRNA: .... …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. ….. …. ….
Amino Acid: ………. ………….. ………….. ……………
1.1 Molecule Z is the mRNA molecule. Use the

table to code for the correct amino acid
sequence. (2)
1.2 Name the bond that forms between amino

acids. (1)
The table below shows some tRNA 1.3 Use the mRNA code to write down the code
anticodons with their corresponding on the DNA template. (2)
amino acids.
tRNA AMINO
ANTICODON ACID
CAG Valine
GAA Leucine
(5)
AUG Tyrosine
GGA Proline
UCG Serine
CAU Valine
2.1 Identify parts P and Q. (2)
2.2 Write down the anticodon on molecule Q. (1)

R
2.3 Write down the mRNA codon which coded
for the anticodon on molecule R. (1)
2.3 Write down the DNA code which coded

for the ACA codon on the mRNA. (1)
2.4 Use the table to identify amino acid P. (1)
The table below shows the base triplets of DNA

(6)
and the amino acid each triplet codes for.
Base triplet Amino acid
of DNA coded for
AGT Serine
CCG Glycine
TGT Threonine
GTA Histidine
CAA Valine
TCC Arginine
ACA Cysteine
Z 3. The table below shows the amino acids that

X Y correspond with different DNA codes.
AMINO ACID DNA CODE

3.1
Arginine ATG
1 23 Methionine TCC
Ribosome
Glycine AGT
Write down the correct sequence of amino acids
coded for by codons X, Y and Z respectively. (3)
The table below shows the anti-codons of tRNA 4.1 What is the corresponding amino acid for
that code for different amino acids found in a the DNA base triplet TCG? (1)
human protein.
4.2 Where in the cell does this process of
amino acid sequencing take place? (1)
4.3 What is the mRNA codon needed to

code for the amino acid Serine? (2)
(4)
5.1 The table below shows the amino acids that

correspond with different DNA codes.
AMINO DNA
ACID CODE
Arginine TCT
Methionine TAC
Glycine GGT
Arginine TCG
Write down the correct sequence of amino acids
coded for by the mRNA. (2)
5.2 If the 9th base on the mRNA was changed to C

by a mutation, explain the consequence to the
protein formed. (3)
(5)
A small section of mRNA has the following 6. Which ONE of the following is the CORRECT
sequence of bases that codes for different representation of the anticodons and number
amino acids: of amino acids coded for by this section?
GCU CGU UAA ANTICODONS NUMBER OF

AMINO ACIDS
A CGA GCA AUU 9
B CGA GCA AUU 3
C CGA GCA ATT 9
D CGA GCA ATT 3
(2)
The diagram represents protein synthesis in a cell. 7.1 How many of the following are shown in the
The first 7 triplets on the DNA to code for a protein diagram?
is shown. a) mRNA nucleotides. (1)
b) Codons on the mRNA. (1)
c) Amino acids are coded for. (1)
7.2 Using the table below, determine the amino

DNA acid sequence coded by triplet number 1 to
triplet number 4 on the DNA template.
mRNA
(4)
7.3 A mutation occurred on the first triplet of the

DNA molecule. CAC was changed to CTC.
How does this mutation effect the protein which
will be formed?
(3)
(10)
MEIOSIS
1.1.1 Give a label for A (1)
1.1.2 How many autosomes are there

in the nucleus of this cell? (1)
1.1.3 Name the type of chromosome

at position 23 (1)
1.1.4 Name the type of mutation

represented in the diagram. (1)
1.1.5 Describe the events that led to

Down syndrome. (6)
(10)
1.2.1 How many chromosomes are

present in this karyotype? (1)
1.2.2 Is this karyotype that of a

man or a woman? (1)
1.2.3 Give a reason for your

answer to QUESTION 1.2.2 (2)
1.2.4 Describe how the karyotype of a

person with Down’s syndrome will
be different from the karyotype
shown in the diagram on the left.
………………………………………….. (2)
(6)
The diagram below shows the karyotypes of male and 1.3.1 What is meant by the term
female fruit flies. karyotype. (2)
1.3.2 What is the diploid number of

chromosomes of this species
of fruit fly? (1)
1.3.3 Describe how sex determination

in fruit flies is similar to humans.
(2)
1.4.1
The diagram below shows a karyotype of a human. Which statement about this karyotype is
correct?
A Non-disjunction has occurred, and

the individual is male.
B Non-disjunction has not occurred

and the individual is female.
C Non-disjunction has not occurred

and the individual is male.
D Non-disjunction has occurred, and

the individual is female.
1.5.1 How many of the following

are present in the karyotype:
(a) Chromosomes (1)
(b) Autosomes (1)
(c) Gonosomes (1)
1.5.2 How many chromosomes would

be present in the gametes
produced by this individual? (1)
1.5.3 Is the karyotype in the diagram
that of a male or female? (1)
(5)
2.1 The diagram below shows a process that 2.1.1 Name:
occurs during meiosis. (a) The process occurring in the
diagram. (1)
(b) The phase in meiosis during which
this process occurs. (1)
(c)Identify the part marked Y. (1)
2.1.2 Describe the process mentioned

in QUESTION 2.1.1 (a). (3)
(6)
2.2.1 Identify parts:

C, D, E, F (4)
2.2.2 Name TWO ways in which
structures A and B are similar
to one another. (2)
2.2.3 Describe the process that
occurs at D. (5)
2.2.4 A certain species has 42
chromosomes in its muscle cells
Give the number of chromosmes
in each:
(a) of its sperm cells (1)
(b) of its skin cells (1)
(c) ova of its female (1)
(14)
2.3 The diagram below represents a phase of meiosis 2.3.1 Identify the phase represented
in animals. by the diagram. (1)
2.3.2 Give ONE visible reason for your

answer to QUESTION 2.3.1 (1)
V
2.3.3 Label part W. (1)
W
2.4.4 State ONE function of part X. (1)
X 2.4.5 Name the female organ
where meiosis occurs. (1)
2.4.6 Give the number of chromosomes

in each cell at the end of meiosis
represented by this diagram. (1)
2.4.7 List THREE characteristics that

the two structures indicated by V
have in common. (3)
2.4.8 Explain TWO ways in which

meiosis is important. (4)
(13)
2.5.1 Identify part A. (1)
2.5.2 Identify the phase represented

in the diagram. (1)
2.5.3 Explain your answer to Q 2.5.2 . (2)
2.5 4 Explain how the phase identified

in Q 2.5.2 contributes to variation
in the gametes. (2)
2.5.5 How many chromosomes:

(a) Were present in the original
cell at interphase. (1)
(b) Will be present in each gamete
at the end of meiosis (1)
2.5.6 Which process resulted in the two

chromatids in each chromosome
being different from each other? (1)
(9)
2.6.1 Label A, C and D (3)
2.6.2 Name the phase of meiotic division

that follows the one represented
in the diagram. (1)
2.6.3 What is the collective name given

to label B in the diagram? (1)
2.6.4 What process at B leads to

variation in the daughter
cells produced? (1)
2.6.5 Draw and label a neat diagram of

chromosomes at B as they appear
after the process mentioned in
in QUESTION 2.6.4 (3)
(10)
2.7
2.7.1 Draw a labelled diagram to
show the same cell during
Anaphase II of meiosis.
(5)
2.8 2.8.1 Identify the phase shown in the

diagram above (1)
2.8.2 Give a reason for your answer in

question 2.8.1 (1)
2.8.3 The chromosomes A and C are

genetically different from each other.
a) What was the collective name given

to chromosomes A and C in the
previous phase? (1)
b) Name the process that resulted in

genetic variation between parts B
and D. (1)
2.8.4 Describe the events which take

place during the phase shown above
and explain the significance of the
phase in sexual reproduction. (3)
(7)
2.9.1 State which phase of meiosis is

represented in the diagram above. (1)
2.9.2 Give a reason for your answer

to question 2.9.1 (1)
2.9.3 How many chromosomes ….

a) were present in the parent before
it underwent meiosis? (1)
b) will be present in each cell at

the end of this cell division (1)
2.9.4 Could the cell on the diagram be

that of a human? (1)
2.9.5 Explain the reason to your

answer in question 2.9.4. (2)
(7)
2.10 2.10.1 Identify stages A and
B respectively. (2)
2.10.2 In which stage (A or B), is

the actual reduction of the
number of chromosomes
taking place? (1)
2.10.3 Name TWO processes that

lead genetic variation in the
daughter cells. (2)
2.10.4 State the number of haploid

gametes that would be produced
from on the diploid cell. (1)
2.10.5 State the number of

chromosomes that would be
found in each gamete, when the
cell shown above completes
meiosis. (1)
(7)
2.11 2.11.1 Identify parts: A, C, E. (3)

2.11.2 Give the FUNCTION of:
parts B, D and F. (3)
2.11.3 Name TWO processes that are

visible in the diagrams that result
in genetic variation. (2)
2.11.4 How many chromatids will be

present in each cell formed at the
end of meiosis I? (1)
2.11.5 Name the phase shown in

Diagram 1. (1)
…. (10)
3.1.1 According to the diagram, during
which phase of meiosis did the
error mentioned occur? (1)
3.1.2 (a) Which structure (1 or 2) in

Cell A is the
Structure 1 nuclear membrane? (1)
Structure 2 (b) How many chromosomes are

Cell A shown in the diagram (1)
3.1.3 State the origin of the

chromosomes in Cell A. (1)
3.1.4 Draw a diagram of the phase in

Cell A before the error occurred.(5)
3.1.5 In humans, how many

chromosomes would be present
in Gamete II? (1)
Gamete I Gamete II
(10)
The diagram below shows a cell which has 3.2.1 During which phase of meiosis
undergone a non-disjunction of chromosomes did this nondisjunction of
during meiosis. chromosomes occur? (1)
3.2.2 Name the type of mutation that will

result from non disjunction
of chromosomes. (1)
3.2.3 Explain the disorder that will result

from non-disjunction of
chromosome pair 21 in humans. (4)
3.2.4 Draw cell A to show the

chromosome composition after
meiosis 2 of this cell division. (2)
A B C D
3.2.5 Name the type of cells that will be
produced in a male at the end of
meiosis. (1)
(9)
3.3.1 Identify the phases represented by:

a) diagram 1
b) diagram 2 (2)
3.3.1 Name the part labelled B. (1)
3.3.2 Describe what happens during the
phase illustrated in diagram 1. (2)
3.3.4 In diagram 2 the part circled and

labelled A is an abnormality during
the process of meiosis.
a) Name the abnormality. (1)
b) What genetic disorder would
would result in this abnormality
occurring in pair 21. (1)
(7)
REPRODUCTION
1.1 Label the parts A, B, C, D, E. (5)
1.2 State ONE function each of parts

A, B, C, D. (4)
1.3 Explain why part D should hang outside

the body of a human male. (3)
1.4 Name the process by which sperm cells

are formed by meiosis. (1)
(13)
2.1 Label the parts A, B, C, D, E, F,

G, H. (8)
2.2 Give the functions of parts B, C, D,

E, G, H. (6)
2.3 Explain why part D should hang

outside the body of a human male. (3)
2.4 Name the process by which sperm

cells are formed by meiosis. (1)
G D
E (18)
F
3.1 Give the label and name of the part that:

a) Stores sperm cells temporarily
b) Produces testosterone
c) Produces a fluid that nourishes the
sperm cells.
d) Transports sperm cells
e) Transports semen and urine. (10)
3.2 Why should part F hang outside the

male body? (2)
3.3 Name the process by which sperm cells

are formed during meiosis. (1)
(13)
4.1 Label the parts: 1, 2, 3, 4. (4)
4.2 Give the functions of parts: 3, 4 (2)
4.3 Which organelles are found in

part 2? (1)
(7)
A B C 5.1 Identify the parts labelled A, B and C.

(3)
5.2 Label the parts 1, 2, 3. (3)
5.3 Give the functions of parts 1, 2, 3 (3)
5.4 Which part carries the haploid

gamete? (1)
1 2 3 (10)
6.1 Label the parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. (6)

1 6.2 Give the functions of the parts
3 labelled: 1, 3, 4. (4)
2
4 6.3 Which part produces ova? (1)
6
(11)
7.1 Label parts: A, B, C and D. (4)
7.2 Give the functions of parts labelled:

A and B. (2)
7.3 In which part does oogenesis take

place? (1)
(7)
Give the letter and the name of the

following:
8.1 The part where fertilisation takes

place. (2)
8.2 The part that protects the developing
foetus. (2)
8.3 Where implantation take place. (2)
8.4 The part where follicles develop. (2)
(8)
9.1 Label the parts 1, 2 and 3. (3)

1
9.2 Give the functions of parts labelled 1
and 2. (2)
2
9.3 Where in this structure are
3 mitochondria found? (1)
(6)
10.1 Label the parts A, B, C, D, E, F. (6)
10.2 Give the function of parts C and D.(2)
10.3 What is the process called when the

nucleus of the ovum and the sperm
fuses? (1)
(9)
11.1 Label parts A, B and C. (3)
11.2 Name the structures labelled 1, 2, 3

and 4. (4)
(7)
A B C 12.1 Name the process taking place at

A and B. (2)
12.2 Identify the structures C and D. (2)
D 12.3 Which hormone develops process A?

(1)
(5)
13.1 Label the structures A and B. (2)
13.2 Name the process at C. (1)
13.3 Which hormone develops part A? (1)
13.4 Which hormone causes process C

to take place? (1)
13.5 Which hormone is secreted by part

A? (1)
13.6 Which hormone is secreted by part

B? (1)
(7)
14.1 Name gland A. (1)
14.2 Identify the structures labelled B, D

and E. (3)
14.3 Name the process taking place

at C. (1)
14.4 Name the two hormones secreted

by gland A on this diagram. (2)
14.5 Describe the function of FSH. (2)
14.5 Which hormones are secreted by

structures B and D? (2)
(11)
15.1 Which gland secretes hormones FSH

and LH? (1)
15.2 Name the functions of hormones

FSH and LH respectively. (3)
15.3 What is the difference between the

FSH level of female A and female B?
(2)
15.4 Which female will probably not be
able to ovulate? (1)
15.5 On which day does ovulation occur in

a normal female? (1)
(8)
16.1 Name the two hormones labelled A

and B. (2)
16.2 Which structures secretes the

hormone A and which structure
secretes hormone B? (2)
16.3 What is the function of hormone A

and B? (2)
(6)
17.1 Identify the structures A, C, D, E

F and G. (6)
17.2 Name the process taking place at

B and H. (2)
17.3 Describe the development of part C

into part G. (6)
(14)
18.1 Name the two ovarian hormones

labelled X and Y. (2)
18.2 Identify the pituitary hormone
labelled Z. (1)
18.3 Give the functions of hormones

X, Y and Z. (3)
18.4 Is this female pregnant? Explain your

answer. (2)
18.5 What process happens after day 28?

(1)
(9)
19.1 Label parts A, B, C and D. (4)
19.2 Describe the function of part C and

D. (3)
19.3 Give three functions of the fluid

labelled B. (3)
(10)
20.1 Identify the parts labelled A, B, C, D,

E. (5)
20.2 Give two functions of part A. (2)
20.3 Describe two functions of part B. (2)
20.4 Name three functions of the fluid

labelled E. (3)
(12)
21.1 Identify the parts labelled 1, 2, 3,

4 and 5. (5)
21.2 Describe the function of part 1. (2)
21.3 Name two products transported

towards the foetus by part 2. (2)
21.4 Describe two functions of fluid

labelled 3. (2)
21.5 Which part will contract during child

birth? (1)
(12)
22.1 Which structure secretes LH? (1)
22.2 Which structures secrete hormone

oestrogen and progesterone
respectively? (2)
22.3 What is the similar function of

oestrogen and progesterone? (1)
22.4 On which day does ovulation take

place? (1)
22.5 What evidence form the graph

indicates that this female is not
pregnant? (2)
(7)
23.1 Identify hormone X. (1)
23.2 On which day does ovulation take

place? (1)
23.3 Explain the higher level of FSH

during day 2 and 4. (2)
23.4 What is the similar function of

oestrogen and progesterone? (1)
23.5 What would indicate that the female

is pregnant? (2)
(7)

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LIFE SCIENCES

GRADE 12 AUTUMN CAMP

NAME OF SCHOOL: …………………………………..

1.1 Name the molecule in the diagram.

1.3 Identify part X. (1)

2.1 If part B is Thymine, name the type

2.2 Label parts A.

3.1 Label parts A.

4.1 Label parts 1.

4.2 Which process is shown in the

5.1 Label parts 1.

6.1 Identify Molecule I.

6.2 Label parts 1.

7.1 Label parts 1.

7.2 Name the type of bonds between

8.1 Identify Figure A.

8.1 Label parts 1.

PROTEIN SYNTHESIS, TRANSCRIPTION

1.1 Label part X.

3.1 Label molecule 1. (1)

3.3 Name the process taking place. (1)

3.4 Where in the cell does this process take

3.5 How many DNA nucleotides are seen in

4.1 Label strand 1.

4.3 Where in the cell does this process

4.5 Write down the sequence of

5.1 Name the molecule M.

6.1 Name the molecule indicated by

7.1 Name the molecules marked X.

7.2 Name and describe the process taking

7.3 7.4 If the template of a DNA strand has the

PROTEIN SYNTHESIS, TRANSLATION

1.1 Identify organelle X. (1)

1.2 Identify molecule A.

1.4 Where in the cell does this process

2.1 Identify organelle A. (1)

2.2 Identify molecule Z. (1)

2.3 Name the stage of protein synthesis

2.4 Where in the cell does this process

2.5 Use all the codons on molecule Z

3.1 Identify molecule Q. (1)

3.2 Identify part P.

3.3 Name the stage of protein synthesis

3.4 Where in the cell does this process

3.5 Write down the sequence of bases on

4.1 Identify organelle C. (1)

4.4 Name the stage of protein synthesis

4.6 Write down all the anticodons on

5.4 Identify the type of bond, labelled E. (1)

5.5 Name the stage of protein synthesis

5.6 Describe the stage of protein synthesis

6.1 Identify organelle X. (1)

6.2 Identify molecules W and Y. (2)

6.3 Identify part Z. (1)

6.4. Write down the anticodon on

6.5 Name the stage of protein synthesis

6.6 Describe the stage of protein synthesis

7.1 Identify molecules T and V. (2)

7.2 Identify part U and S. (2)

7.3 Identify molecule W. (1)

7.4 Name the type of bonds found at W. (1)

AMINO ACID CODING