GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

JOHANNESBURG NORTH DISTRICT (D9)

GRADE 11

LIFE SCIENCES
JUNE EXAMINATIONS

2024
TERM 2

MARKS: 150
SUGGESTED TIME: 2 HRS 30 MINUTES

EXAMINER: MISS H. SIBANDA

MODERATOR: MR B SAYI

This question paper consists of 17 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
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. ALL drawings should be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.

7. Only draw diagrams or flow charts when asked to do so.

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

9. Do NOT use graph paper.

10. Non-programmable calculators, protractors and compasses may be used.

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 1.1.20 C

1.1.1 Disease-causing agents are called …

A. Antibiotics

B. Vaccines

C. Antibodies

D. Pathogens

1.1.2 Which of the following is a disadvantage of the unicellular state of protists?

A. They do not require specialised structures

B. They reproduce rapidly

C. They are small and in conspicuous

D. One cell has to perform all the metabolic

1.1.3 A child is taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a form of malnutrition. Upon further
investigation, doctors learnt that the child used only maize meal as food. From what type of
malnutrition is this child most likely to suffer?

A .Anorexia

B. Kwashiorkor

C. Marasmus

D. Bulimia

1.1.4 E.coli bacteria living in the colon of the human digestive system is an example of

A. Parasitism

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B. Mutualism

C. Competition

D. Commensalism

1.1.5 The significance of the folded nature of the lining of the small intestine in the human
digestive system is to _______.

A. Increase digestion

B. Increase secretions

C. Increases surface area for absorption

D. Decreases surface area for assimilation

1.1.6 Grade 11 learners designed an experiment to investigate whether oxygen is used up

during respiration of seeds

A. Use more respiring seeds in sample

B. Use seeds from the same plant

C. Repeat investigation and observe if they get the same results

D. Expose seeds to light

1.1.7 The following processes occur during human nutrition

i) Digestion
ii) Egestion
iii) Absorption
iv) Ingestion

Re-arrange the processes in their correct order

A. ii, i, iv and iii

B. iv, i, iii and ii

C. iii, ii, iv and i

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D. ii, iii, iv and ii

1.1.8 The following organism belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes.

A. Round worm

B. Flatworm

C. Ring worm

D. Segmented worm

1.1.9 Aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration are similar in that_______

A. CO2 and alcohol are released

B. They both use CO2

C. They both use water and glucose

D. They both release energy from food

Question 1.1.10 is based on the diagram below.

1 2

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1.1.10 If A is carbon dioxide and B is oxygen, then process 1 and 2 are respectively,,,,,

A. Cellular respiration and photosynthesis

B. Anaerobic respiration and fermentation

C. Fermentation and photosynthesis

D. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration

(10 x 2) (20)

12 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the
term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.10).

1.2.1 The form of carbohydrates in which energy is stored in most plants

1.2.2 The ability of an organism to produce antibodies to fight diseases

123 The organelle where cellular respiration takes place

124 The type of energy absorbed by chlorophyll.

1.2.5 Type of symmetry in which an animal can be cut in any vertical plane through its
central axis to give two mirror images

1.2.6 The part of the chloroplast in which the light- independent reactions of photosynthesis
take place

1.2.7 Structure of the flower that supports the stigma

1.2.8 Small flap that closes the opening to the trachea during swallowing

1.2.9 Ball of food which is swallowed

1.2.10 A structure made to cultivate plants where the roof and walls are made of transparent
glass or plastic (1 x10) (10)

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1.3 Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN I applies to A ONLY, B ONLY,
BOTH A and B or NONE of the items in column II. Write A only, B only, both A and B or
None next to the question number (1.3.1 to 1.3.5) in your answer book.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.1 Dominant generation in the life of Bryophytes A. Gametophyte
B. Sporophyte
1.3.2 Organisms that cause ringworm, rusts and thrush A. Porifera
B. Fungi
1.3.3 A lymph vessel in the villus of the small intestine A. Lacteal
that transports fats B. Lymph node
1.3.4 Mesophyll tissue A. Palisade tissues
B. Spongy tissue
1.3.5 Tribloblastic animals with a blind gut A. Platyhelminthes
B. Annelida
(5 x2) (10)

1.4 The diagram below shows parts of the human digestive system. Study the diagram and
answer the questions.

1.4.1 Identify parts labelled A and E. (2)

1.4.2 Write down the LETTER of the part that

a) Regulates the entry of food in the small intestine (1)

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 b) Temporary stores undigested food remains (1)
c) Stores bile (1)
d) Allows food down the throat through process of Peristalsis (1)

1.4.3 State two functions of the digestive juice released from part labelled A. (2)

1.4.4 Name the chronic health risk caused by the malfunctioning of part labelled E to produce
low level of insulin. (1)

1.4.5 Explain the consequences to the digestive system if part C is severely damaged and
cannot perform its function. (2)

1.4.6 Describe the process of peristalsis as it occurs in part B. (2)

(13)

TOTAL SECTION A: 53 MARKS

SECTION B

QUESTION 2

The diagram below represents an experiment set up by a group of learners. All test tubes
were exposed to light for 3 hours. Hydrogen carbonate was used as an indicator to test the
different levels of Carbon dioxide in the test tubes.

Hydrogen carbonate indicator turns:

 Purple in the presence of a small amount of carbon dioxide.

 Yellow in the presence of a large amount of carbon dioxide.
 Orange in the presence of a moderate amount of carbon dioxide.

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The result of the experiment is given in the table below.

Test tube A Test tube B Test tube C

Colour of indicator at the start of Orange Orange Orange
the experiment
Colour of indicator after 3 hours Purple Yellow Orange

2.1.1 State a reason for closing each test tube with a stopper. (1)

2.1.2 Explain why the indicator in test tube B became yellow after 3 hours. (2)

2.1.3 What is the purpose of test tube C in the investigation? (1)

2.1.4 Explain why the colour of the indicator would change to orange/yellow, if test tube A is
placed in a dark cupboard for the entire day. (3)

(7)

2.2 An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of light intensity on the rate of
photosynthesis.

The procedure was as follows:

 Water plants of the Elodea species were placed under a glass funnel in a beaker
containing water.

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  A test tube containing water with no air bubbles was fitted over the glass funnel as
shown in the diagram.
 Two pinches of bicarbonate of soda were added to the water before the start of the
experiment
 After switching off all the lights, a lighted table lamp was placed 1 metre away from
the beaker.
 A metre scale was placed between the table lamp and the beaker.
 The number of air bubbles released by the plants in a 1-minute period was counted
and recorded in a table.
 The above steps were repeated at different light intensities by moving the lamp to
different distances.
 A test was conducted to identify the gas collected in the test tube.

2.2.1 Formulate a hypothesis for this experiment. (2)

2.2.2 Identify the independent variable in the experiment. (1)

2.2.3 How was the dependent variable measured in this experiment? (2)

2.2.4 Name the gas released as bubbles. (1)

2.2.5 State TWO variables that should have been kept constant during this experiment. (1)

(7)

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2.3 A learner investigated the effect of drying the skin on the number of bacteria on people’s
hands after washing and drying. The same washing method was employed but hands were
dried either by using hot air blower or by using paper towels. Swabs were used to take
samples from the dried skin and bacteria were cultured from the swabs. The table below
shows the number of bacteria that was cultured. Study the table and answer the questions that
follow.

SAMPLES NUMBER OF BACTERIA (X108) PER SQUARE CENTIMETRE

(CM2) ON HAND SKIN FOLLOWING WASHING AND
DRYING.
Air-dried skin Towel-dried skin
1 8,91 1,11
2 9,75 0,96
3 6,14 0,42
4 8,72 1,02

2.3.1 Name the:

a) Independent variable (1)

b) Dependent variable (1)

2.3.2 Suggest ONE factor that must be controlled in this investigation, to make this a fair test.
(1)

2.3.3 Draw a bar graph to show the number of bacteria on four samples of skin after they
have been hand towel dried. (6)

(8)

2.4 A phylogenetic tree for the plants is shown below. Use the phylogenetic tree to answer
questions that follow.

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2.4.1 What is a phylogenetic tree? (2)

2.4.2 Which plant is the common ancestor of the mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering
plants? (1)

2.4.3 What does it mean if a plant is said to be vascular? (1)

2.4.4 Name TWO ways how conifers are adapted to wind pollination. (2)

(6)

QUESTION 3

3.1 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides you with the energy and it
also helps to maintain your blood glucose level throughout the day. A person eats a bowel of
maize meal porridge, eggs and an orange for breakfast. Explain the digestion and absorption
of the food throughout the alimentary canal. (16)

NOTE: No marks will be awarded for answers in the form of flow charts or diagrams.

3.2 The diagram below represents a single bacterial cell.

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3.2.1 Provide labels for parts A and B. (2)

3.2.2 State functions of parts labelled D & G. (2)

3.2.3 Suggest a reason as to why disease-causing bacteria have thick layer of the part labelled
A. (1)

3.2.4 Microorganisms can be used in the production of medicines such as insulin and
antibiotics. Describe how the bacterium E.coli is used in the production of insulin for the
treatment of diabetes. (4)

(9)

TOTAL SECTION B: 53 MARKS

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SECTION C

QUESTION 4

4.1.1 Write the LETTER only of the diagram that represents:

(a) An acoelomate (1)

(b) A coelomate (1)

4.1.2 State TWO phyla that are represented by body plan B. (2)
4.1.2From which embryonic layer does the tissue-filled layer develop? (1)
4.1.4 State the type of symmetry characteristic of organism B. (1)
(6)
4.2 The diagram below shows the gut in an animal from one of the phyla you have studied.

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4.2.1 State whether the animal has a blind gut or a through gut. (1)
4.2.2 Explain ONE advantage of the gut mentioned in 4.2.1 (2)

4.2.3 Name TWO phyla that have animals with a gut like the one in the diagram. (2)

4.2.4 State what is meant by cephalisation? (2)

(7)

QUESTION 5

5.1 The diagram below shows a structure associated with the human digestive system.

5.1.1 Identify the structure shown in the diagram. (1)

5.1.2 Name the following parts:

(i) A (1)

(ii) B (1)

5.1.3 In which part of the digestive tract would this structure be found? (1)
5.1.4 Name and explain TWO structural adaptations of the part mentioned in question 5.1.3
that enables it to perform its functions. (4)
5.1.5 In which part (C or D) would you expect to find more nutrients? (1)
5.1.6 Explain your answer in question 5.1.5 (4)
(13)

5.2 Study the diagram of a flower of an Angiosperm and answer the questions that follow.

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5.2.1 Write down the letter and name of the part where the female gametes would be
produced. (2)

5.2.2 What type of pollination can be linked to this flower? (1)

5.2.3 In this flower, both male and female organs mature at the same time. Explain ONE
feature that can prevent self-pollination. (2)

5.2.4 State one way in which the Angiosperm is better adapted to a terrestrial life than the
Bryophytes. (1)

(6)

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5.3 Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow.

5.3.1 Which phases are represented by A, B and C respectively? (3)

5.3.2 In which organelle do phases B and C occur? (1)

5.3.3 Identify the products numbered 2 and 3. (2)

5.3.4 Identify organic compound X. (1)

5.3.5 Tabulate TWO differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (5)

(12)

TOTAL SECTION C: 44 MARKS

GRAND TOTAL: 150 MARKS

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