UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO

SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES

TESTS

MODULE: SHEL011 TEST: 1

TIME: 60 minutes MARKS: 50
DATE: 03 April 2023

EXAMINER(S): Ms CM Baloyi
Mr PA Malatji
Ms MN Mokabane

This memorandum consists of ten (10) pages including the cover page

Instructions:

- Write neatly and legibly

- Answer all questions
- Answer question one (1) on the multiple choice answer sheet
- Answer all other questions on the answer sheet
- NB. Do not use either Tipp-Ex or a Frixion pen!
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QUESTION 1:
MULTIPLE CHOICE

QUESTIONS 1–11: ACADEMIC LITERACY

1. The ….. is a paragraph in an essay which may restate the thesis statement,
give an opinion, predict the future, offer suggestions, and connect the
previous paragraphs in a coherent way.
A. abstract
B. conclusion
C. introduction
D. summary

2. When selecting a book for your studies, you should always

A. ask your friends for an opinion.
B. consider the length of the book.
C. select one you have read before.
D. stick within the scope of your research.

3. Effective readers are metacognitive; metacognition refers to the ability to

A. be quiet when you read.
B. read the words in a books quickly and correctly.
C. think about what you are reading and how you feel about it.
D. understand what you are reading.

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4. Which one of the following is the correct post-text reference format for a
book using the Harvard method?
A. Foundations of sport and exercise psychology, R. S. Weinberg, & D. Gould,
Routledge, South Africa, 2011.
B. Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. 2011. Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Psychology. South Africa: Routledge.
C. Weinberg, RS & Gould, D 2011, Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Psychology, Routledge, South Africa.
D. Weinberg, RS and Gould, D (2011), Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Psychology, Routledge, South Africa

5. Which one of the following is the correct reference format for a journal article
using the Harvard method?
A. Allen, M.C. & Black, R. 1995. The future of instructional designers in Australia,
Distance Education, 15(2), 16–25.
B. Allen, MC & Black, R 1995, The Future of Instructional Designers in Australia,
Distance Education, vol. 15, no. 2, 16–25.
C. Allen, MC & Black, R. (1995), 'The future of instructional designers in Australia',
Distance Education, vol. 15, no. 2, 16–25.
D. Megan Allen & Ron Black, 1995, 'The future of instructional designers in
Australia', Distance Education, vol. 15, no. 2, 16–25.

6. Which one of the following is the correct in-text citation format for a direct
quote using the Harvard method?
A. Veit and Gould (2010) emphasise the importance of ‘using your own words and
your own style’ when paraphrasing.
B. Veit and Gould (2010: 158) emphasise the importance of “using your own words
and your own style” when paraphrasing.
C. Veit and Gould (2010: 158) emphasise the importance of using your own words
and your own style when paraphrasing.
D. Veit and Gould, 158, emphasise the importance of ‘using your own words and
your own style’ when paraphrasing.

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7. The first sentence of a paragraph is called the … sentence.

A. exclusive
B. first
C. introduction
D. topic

8. In academic essays, common sources of supporting details in a paragraph

include
A. personal experiences.
B. pictorial illustrations.
C. questions for interviews.
D. research studies.

9. A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same

A. book.
B. detail.
C. topic.
D. word.

10. A paragraph can give … about the topic.

A. both facts and opinions
B. neither facts nor opinions
C. only facts
D. only opinions

11. The first sentence in an essay MUST

A. get readers interested.
B. provide background.
C. state your point of view.
D. All of these answers are correct

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QUESTIONS 12–25: HEALTH EDUCATION

12. Meiosis results in … daughter cells.

A. 2 diploid
B. 2 haploid
C. 4 diploid
D. 4 haploid

13. Which one of the following options is the correct route that spermatozoa
follow through the male reproductive system?
A. Epididymis > testes > ejaculatory duct > vas deferens > urethra
B. Epididymis > testes > vas deferens > ejaculatory duct > urethra
C. Testes > epididymis > vas deferens > ejaculatory duct > urethra
D. Vas deferens > testes > vas deferens > ejaculatory duct > urethra

14. Crossover takes place when homologous chromosomes produce

chromatids that contain genetic information from both parents. In which one
of the following phases does cross-over occur?
A. Anaphase 1
B. Metaphase 1
C. Prophase 1
D. Prophase 2

15. Timothy, a 50-year-old man, has been experiencing difficulty urinating

(completely emptying the bladder). He has also noticed that he needs to
urinate more frequently, especially at night. What could be the possible
diagnosis?
A. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
B. Erectile dysfunction
C. Prostate cancer
D. Testicular cancer

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16. Activation of the … nerves results in … .

A. sympathetic; ejaculation
B. sympathetic; erection
C. parasympathetic; ejaculation
D. None of these answers are correct

17. Identify the part labelled X in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1
A. Prostate gland
B. Scrotum
C. Ureter
D. Urethra

18. The hormone that is released by the ovum when the sperm surrounds it and
causes the sperm to undergo capacitation is called
A. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
B. luteinising hormone (LH).
C. oestrogen.
D. progesterone.

19. The ovum released by the ovary is transported to the … where … takes place.
A. fallopian tubes; fertilisation
B. fallopian tubes; implantation
C. uterus; fertilisation
D. uterus; implantation
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20. During fertilisation, a sperm comes into contact with the … layer of the ovum
and induces changes in the membrane that block the entry of … .
A. corona radiate; additional sperms
B. corona radiate; eggs
C. zona pellucida; additional sperms
D. zona pellucida; eggs

21. During fertilisation, … facilitates penetration of the egg by the sperm.

A. acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
B. acid phosphatase
C. alkaline phosphatase
D. hyaluronidase

22. Showing respect to someone helps them to

A. build low self confidence.
B. have a sense of security.
C. impair psychological well being.
D. instil fear.

23. Professional behaviour includes

A. being ethical.
B. being unreliable.
C. treating everyone with disrespect.
D. using derogatory terms.

24. Lack of integrity refers to actions that include

A. collaborating with others in a required assignment with the approval of the
lecturer.
B. crediting participants for their part in a group project.
C. giving or receiving answers by use of signals or electronic communication
during a test.
D. writing an honest review.

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25. Classroom civility includes behaviour such as

A. communicating in a professional and courteous manner.
B. leaving class early.
C. not attending lectures.
D. not being punctual for class.

SUB TOTAL (25)

QUESTION 2:
ACADEMIC LITERACY

2.1 Discuss the three features/elements of a body paragraph for an academic

essay and provide examples where necessary. (Use a maximum of 100
words.) (NB. Your answer will be marked using a scoring rubric, taking into
account the following: introduction [3 marks], language [4 marks], flow of
facts [3 marks], provision of relevant examples [2 marks], and conclusion
[2 marks].) (14)

0 – Not 1 – Partially 2 – Satisfactory 3 – Achieved 4 – Excellent

achieved achieved
Introduction Not meet Some Structure of Structure of
criteria of elements of introduction introduction
introduction, introduction followed followed,
disjointed are present along with
ideas in topic
introduction sentence and
direction of
essay
Language & Ideas Little effort Shows Shows effort Language is
Grammar fragmented, displayed, adequate effort in using appropriate,
syntax is language with grammar appropriate sufficient use
incoherent, use is not and language terminology of grammar
language tools

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use is satisfactory
inadequate for this level
for this level
Cohesion Not coherent Partially Coherent, Coherent,
coherent without cohesive with cohesive
devices devices
Examples No examples Few Several
given examples examples given
given and they are
unambiguous
Conclusion No indication Conclusion Structure of
of conclusion indicated conclusion
provided

SUB TOTAL (14)

QUESTION 3:
HEALTH EDUCATION

3.1 List the three male reproductive accessory glands. (3)

 Seminal vesicles
 Prostate gland
 Cowper’s glands / Bulbourethral glands

3.2 Mention any function of testosterone. (1)

Any one of the following:
 Increased growth of body hair
 Decreased growth of scalp hair
 Enlargement of larynx and thickening of vocal cords
 Thickening of skin
 Increases muscular growth
 Thickening and strengthening of the bones

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3.3 List the three main types of respect. (3)

 Respect of personhood
 Respect of authority
 Respect of honour

3.4 Indicate the correct sequence in which the female reproductive hormones
are released during a typical menstrual cycle. (4)
Answer has to be in this order:
 FSH > Oestrogen > LH > Progesterone

SUB TOTAL (11)

TOTAL (50)

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