Basic Education
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

LIFE SCIENCES

WINTER CLASSES





























POST-TEST
2017

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

MARKS: 40

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Various possible options are provided as answers to the following

questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to
the question number (1-20) in the answer book.
For example: 21. D




1 Study the following list of molecules:

(i) Sugar
(ii) Phosphate
(iii) Nitrogenous base
(iv) Amino acid

Which ONE of the following combinations represents components

of a nucleotide?

A (i), (ii) and (iv) only

B (i), (ii) and (iii) only
C (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D (ii), (iii) and (iv) only




2 RNA differs from DNA in that it

A has thymine and a phosphate group.

B has a deoxyribose sugar and cytosine.
C is a double stranded molecule.
D has uracil and a ribose sugar.

3 In a DNA template, if the sequence of bases on the strand is AGG,

the corresponding bases on the mRNA strand are

A TCC.
B TAA.
C CTT.
D UCC.













4 If an analysis of DNA from cells in a human body showed that
thymine made up 15% of the nucleotide bases, then the percentage
composition of guanine making up the DNA would be

A 15%
B 70%
C 35%
D 85%

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5 Crossing-over and random arrangement of chromosomes occur

respectively in

A prophase II and metaphase II.

B prophase I and metaphase I.
C prophase II and anaphase II.
D prophase I and anaphase I.

6 The diagrams below represent different phases of meiosis.

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The correct order of the phases is ...

A 1, 2 and 3.
B 2, 3 and 1.
C 3, 1 and 2.
D 2, 1 and 3.




7 In gamete formation in human females, each diploid cell forms

A four diploid gametes.

B one diploid gamete.
C one haploid gamete.
D two haploid gametes.

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8 The table below shows the results of the F1 generation after an

investigation into the inheritance of eye colour in fruit flies was
carried out.

EYE COLOUR NUMBER OF FLIES

Red 182
White 61

The genotypes of the parents were

A RR x Rr.
B Rr x rr.
C Rr x Rr.
D RR x rr.

9 In a monohybrid cross the two parental genotypes are AA and

aa. The genotype of all the F1 plants is Aa. If the F1 plants are
crossed, what percentage of the F2 generation will have the
dominant phenotype?

A 25
B 50
C 75
D 100

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10 QUESTIONS 10 and 11 are based on the pedigree diagram below.

The pedigree diagram shows the inheritance of blood groups in a family.

The blood groups of the individuals are represented by the letters.





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Which ONE of the following represents the genotype and

phenotype of individual number 1 above?

A ii and blood group O

B IAi and blood group A
C IAi and blood group O
D IBi and blood group B

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11 The diagram below represents the effect of a particular hormone on the

growth of plant when exposed to unilateral light.

Which hormone is responsible for the above effect?

A gibberilins
B abcisic acid
C auxins
D all of the above

12 Reproduction strategy involving the hatching of eggs in the

female reproductive system, is called

A viviparous or oviparous
B oviparous or ovoviviparous
C viviparous only
D ovoviviparous only

13 Which ONE of the following is used to produce genetically

identical individuals?

A Stem cell research

B Genetic modification
C Cloning
D DNA profiling

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14 The amniotic fluid

A attaches the embryo to the mother.

B allows for the diffusion of nutrients and oxygen from the
mother to the foetus.
C secretes a hormone to maintain pregnancy.
D acts as a shock absorber to protect the foetus against
mechanical injury.

15 The diagram below represents the female reproductive system in

humans.

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Which ONE of the following correctly represents the events that

take place at the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3?

1 2 3
A Fertilisation implantation ovulation
B Ovulation implantation fertilisation
C Implantation ovulation fertilisation
D Fertilisation ovulation implantation

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16 Menstruation starts when the production of

A oestrogen and progesterone decreases.

B progesterone is at its maximum.
C oestrogen is at its maximum.
D luteinising hormone is at its maximum.

17 The part of the brain that interprets impulses from the retina of the
eye is the ...

A cerebrum.
B cerebellum.
C medulla oblongata.
D corpus callosum.

18 The part of the brain that regulates breathing is the ...

A medulla oblongata.
B cerebrum.
C corpus callosum.
D cerebellum.

19 The auditory nerve transmits impulses to the ...

A cerebrum and medulla oblongata.

B cerebrum and cerebellum.
C cerebellum and medulla oblongata.
D cerebrum and corpus callosum.

20 After the publication of a scientist's results, other scientists

repeated his investigation. What is the correct scientific reason
for repeating the investigation? Other scientists ...

A want to improve accuracy.

B want to increase reliability of the results.
C did not believe the original results.
D did not understand the results.

20 X 2 = [40]

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GRADE 12 POST TEST – WINTER CLASSES ANSWER SHEET

SURNAME AND NAME ___________________SCHOOL NAME:____________________

Select ONE answer from the alternatives given in the question and write down the
LETTER of your choice next to the question number.

QUESTION CORRECT
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