Subject: Life Sciences Grade: 10

Term 2 Worksheet: 11.2.1_E

Theme: Photosynthesis

Complete the following questions

1. What is meant when it is said that a living organism is photo-autotrophic?

2. Define photosynthesis by referring to the intake of raw materials, the capture of

energy and the photosynthesis products.

3. What does ATP stand for and what is the role of ATP in living organisms?

4. Only green plants can photosynthesize. Which molecule in green plants is

responsible for this process in green plants?

Questions 5 - 7 below refer to the sketch below.

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22

3 3

4 4
5 5
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7 7
8 8

9
10

5. Name 1 and describe the function of 1 is in terms of photosynthesis.

6. Which cells (indicate the numbers in the sketch as well as names of the cells) in the
leaf are the center of photosynthesis. Motivate.

7. Name 5 and describe the function of 5 in terms of photosynthesis.

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 8. Name the organelle in the cell where photosynthesis takes place?

9. Explain what happens during the light phase of photosynthesis.

10. Where does the dark phase take place and give a brief summary of what happens
during the dark phase.

11. Name the main factors that influence the rate of photosynthesis.

12. Briefly describe the role of photosynthesis.

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Subject: Life Sciences Grade: 10
Term 2 Worksheet: 11.2.2_E
Theme: Dentition – adaptations

1. What is the difference between rooted and unrooted teeth?

2. Name the FOUR different types of teeth found in mammals, where each occurs in
the mouth and the function of each.
3. What is carnassial teeth?
4. Compare the teeth of herbivores and carnivores by referring to the dental formula of
a typical herbivore and a typical carnivore.
5. Compare the difference between the jaws of herbivores and carnivores by referring
to the angle of the jaw and jaw joints.

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Life Sciences – Term 2 Worksheet: WS11.2.3

NAME: _____________________________ GRADE: ______

Question 1: Name the following parts (A to E) of the digestive system:

Liver
B
D
Pancreas duct

C E

A. _________________________________
B. _________________________________
C. _________________________________
D. _________________________________
E. _________________________________
[5]

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Life Sciences – Term 2 Worksheet: WS11.2.3

Question 2:
Give the correct term for the following:

a. A spherical ball of food that is easy to swallow: __________________

b. Partly digested food mixed with gastric (stomach) acid: _____________
c. The unique blood supply system of the liver: ______________________
[3]

Question 3:

Name the four functions of the liver:

1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

4. ___________________________________

[4]

Question 4:

Name the three parts of the small intestine:

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

[3]

TOTAL [15]

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Subject: Life Sciences Grade: 10
Term 2 Worksheet: 11.2.4_E
Theme: Physiology of the digestive system

1. Name the four different glands in the mouth as well as the enzyme secreted by
them and the action of the enzymes.

2. Consider the following diagram of a tooth and name A to G.

A
Emalje
KroonF
B
Dentien
C
Pulp
D
Tandvleis

E
Been
G
Wortel

3. Complete the following table summarizing chemical digestion.

Type of Where produced Substrate on which it End product

enzyme functions
Carbohydrase Mouth (amylase) 3.3 Glucose
3.1
3.2
3.4 Stomach (3.5) Proteins 3.6
Pancreas
Ileum
3.7 3.8 (3.9) 3.10 Fatty acids
Pancreas and glycerol
Ileum

4. Name and describe the function of the four layers of the small intestine.

5. Describe the three ways in which the surface of the small intestine is adapted to
increase the total area of the small intestine for absorption.

6. What happens to nutrients after it has been absorbed through the mucous
membrane of the small intestine?

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 7. Draw a diagram that represents the glucose metabolism processes that occur in the
liver during high and low blood sugar levels.

8. Compare the assimilation of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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