MOGALAKWENA DISTRICT

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

LIFE SCIENCES PRE-MIDYEAR

EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT: 2024.

TOTAL MARKS: 150

TIME: 21/2 HOURS

This question paper consists of 15 pages including the cover page.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK.

3. Start the answers to EACH question at the top of a NEW page.

4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

5. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.

6. Make ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.

7. Draw diagrams, tables or flow charts only when asked to do so.

8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. Do NOT use graph paper.

10. You must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass,

where necessary.

11. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
correct answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the question number (1.1.1 to
1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.10 D
1.1.1 2

1.1.2 2

1.1.3 2

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1.1.4 2

1.1.5 2

1.1.6 2

1.1.7 2

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1.1.8 2

1.1.9 2

1.1.10 2

(20)
1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the
term next to the question number (1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1 1

1.2.2 1
1.2.3 1
1.2.4 1
1.2.5 1
1.2.6 1

1.2.7 1
1.2.8 1

1.2.9 1

1.2.10 (10)

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1.3

COLUMN I COLUMN II
1.3.1 The functional connection A: Synapse
between two consecutive neurons B: Effector
1.3.2 A disorder of the nervous system A: Goitre
B: Alzheimer’s disease
1.3.3 Results in genetic variation A: Mitosis
B: Cloning
(3 x 2) (6)

1.4

1.4.1 2
1.4.2 1
1.4.3
1
1.4.4
2
(6)

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1.5

1.5.1 2
1.5.2 2
1.5.3 2
1.5.4 2
(8)
[50]
TOTAL SECTION A 50
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1

2.1.1 2
2.1.2 6

(8)

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2.2

2.2.1 1
2.2.2 1
2.2.3 Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 2.2.2 2
2.2.4

1
(6)

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2.3
2.3

2.3.1

1
1
1

2.3.2 3
(6)
2.4 Describe the structure and the functioning of the autonomic nervous system (4)
2.5

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2.5.1 (a) At which position was the lamp furthest from the eye 1
(b) Explain your answer to question 2.5.1 (a) 2
2.5.2 3

(6)
2.6

2.6.1

1
1
1
2.6.2 1
(4)

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2.7

2.7.1 1

2.7.2 1

2.7.3 2

2.7.4 2

2.7.5 5
(11)
2.8

2.8.1

2.8.2 1

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2.8.3
2
(5)
[50]
QUESTION 3
3.1

3.1.1 1
3.1.2 1
3.1.3 2
3.1.4 4

(8)

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3.2

3.2.1 1
3.2.2 2
3.2.3 4
3.2.4 2

3.2.5 1
3.2.6 3

(13)
3.3 (5)

3.4

3.4.1 2
3.4.2 1

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3.4.3 Explain your answer in QUESTION 3.4.2 2

3.4.4
1
(6)
3.5

3.5.1 Identify:
(a) the dependent variable 1
(b) the independent variable 1
3.5.2 Identify TWO factors that should be kept constant in this investigation 3
3.5.3 2
3.5.4 3

(9)
3.6

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3.6.1

1
1
3.6.2 Name the gland that secretes the hormone in QUESTION 3.6.1(b) 1
3.6.3 1

3.6.4 Explain your answer to QUESTION 3.6.3 5

(9)
[50]
TOTAL SECTION B 100
GRAND TOTAL 150

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