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 GRADE 11

TERM 2

LIFE SCIENCE

TASK 4

MIDYEAR EXAMINATION

Time : 150 Minutes

Total Marks : 150
Date : 15 June 2021
Examiner : Miss J Janse van Rensburg
Moderator : Mr. R Lötter
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:

Read the instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK.

3. Start each question on a NEW page.

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

this 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. Draw diagrams and flow charts only when asked to do so.

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

9. Do NOT use graph paper.

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

when needed.

11. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1.1

1.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the
question number, for example 1.1.1 D

1.1.1 The blood that exits the liver contains … compared to the blood that enters
the liver.
A. more oxygen
B. less glucose
C. more glucose
D. less urea

1.1.2 The antibiotic …. affects synthesis, preventing the formation of structural proteins
and enzymes.
A. Penicillin
B. Polymyxin
C. Probiotic
D. Chloramphenicol

1.1.3 Spores are formed by

A. asexual reproduction
B. meiosis
C. sexual reproduction
D. mitosis

1.1.4 Which of the following factors does NOT influence the tempo of
photosynthesis?
A. Light intensity
B. Carbon dioxide concentration
C. Oxygen concentration
D. Temperature

1.1.5 Which of the following phylum’s have segmented bodies and paired joint
appendages?
A. Annelida
B. Porifera
C. Cnidaria
D. Arthropoda

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1.1.6. Which part of a flower produces male gametes?

A. Petal
B. Ovary
C. Pollen
D. Ovule

1.1.7 Cellular respiration takes place in the

A. nucleus
B. mitochondria
C. ribosomes
D. Chloroplast

1.1.8 Plants absorb oxygen …

A. continuously
B. during the day only
C. during the night only
D. during photosynthesis only

1.1.9 The group(s) of plants that are dependent on water for reproduction are:
A. Bryophytes only
B. Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
C. Gymnosperms only
D. Pteridophytes and Bryophytes

1.1.10 Which of the following substances can be absorbed by blood without further
digestion?
A. Proteins
B. Starch
C. Fats
D. Glucose
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QUESTION 1.2

1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write
only the answer next to the question number.

1.2.8 Short, flexible hair like structures that is present on the surface of cells.

1.2.9 Forms the cell wall of fungi.

1.2.10 Chemicals that destroy microorganisms.

1.2.11 A structure (capsule) that produces spores.

1.2.12 A relationship between two species where both benefits.

1.2.13 The middle layer of cells in triploblastic animals.

1.2.14 A mouthlike opening in a sponge where water and waste move through.

1.2.15 The light dependent stadium of photosynthesis that takes place in the grana
of the chloroplast.

1.2.16 Organisms that produce food through photosynthesis.

1.2.17 An animal that only eats meat.

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1.3 Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN A apply to A only, B

only, both A and B or none of the items in COLUMN B.
Write next to the question number:

A only if only A is applicable to the statement in column A

B only if only B is applicable to the statement in column A
Both A and B if both of them is applicable to the statement in column A
None is neither A not B is applicable to the statement in column A

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.1 The general energy carrier in the cells of living A. ATP
organisms B. NADP
1.3.2 A lot of them are parasitic and thus have a A. Annelida
negative effect on agriculture B. Platyhelminthes
1.3.3 Products that are produced by fermentation by A. Alcohol
brewery B. Carbon dioxide
1.3.4 Diseases that is caused by viral infections A. Chicken pox
B. Oral thrush
1.3.5 Substances that need to be digested before A. Amino acids
absorption B. Glucose

[5x2=10]
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QUESTION 1.4

1.4 Study the diagram which shows a phylogenetic tree of four plant species and
answer the questions that follow:

1.4.1. Define the term “phylogenetic tree”. (2)

1.4.2. State whether the following statements are true or false. In each case give a
reason for your answer:
(a) Palm trees evolved from pine trees. (2)
(b) The protea bush is more closely related to the pine tree than it is to the
maize plant because they are located next to each other on the phylogenetic
tree . (2)
(c) Protea bushes, palm trees and maize plants are all flowering plants. (2)

1.4.3. How many millions of years ago did the ancestor of the palm tree and maize
diverge? (2)
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TOTAL SECTION A: [50]

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2

2.1 Study the diagram below that represents aerobic respiration and answer the
questions that follow:

2.1.1 Define the term “lactic acid fermentation”. (2)

2.1.2 Identify phases 1, 2 and 3. . (3)

2.1.3 Give the name of parts X and Y. (2)

2.1.4 Classify the origin of parts X and Y in question 2.1.3. (2)

2.1.5 Provide the names of parts 1, 2 and 3. (3)

2.1.6 Tabulate any THREE differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
. (7)
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2.2 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

A type of bacterium called Escherichia coli (E.coli) normally lives in the large
intestine of humans.
To determine whether E.coli is present in water, a chemical indicator is used. If
the chemical indicator changes from a clear red color to a cloudy yellow color, this
indicates that E.coli is present.
In an investigation conducted by a group of grade 11 learners, samples taken
from three rivers (X, Y, and Z) were investigated for the presence of E.coli.
Samples were taken from each river and put into glass bottles, which contained
the clear red indicator solution. The bottles were then incubated at 37 °C for two
days.
Only river Y showed presence of E.coli.

2.2.1. Define the term “pathogen”. (2)

2.2.2. Explain TWO safety precautions that the learners should take when conducting
this investigation. . (4)

2.2.3. Give ONE reason for incubating the sample at 37 °C. (2)

2.2.4. Draw a labelled diagram of a typical bacteria. (5)

2.2.5. To which kingdom does bacteria belong? (1)

2.2.6. Explain how E. coli could have got into river Y. (2)
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QUESTION

3.1. The diagram below shows a diagrammatic representation of the digestive

system:

3.1.1. Define the term “digestion”. (2)

3.1.2. By which process is food moved through structure X? (1)

3.1.3. What part of the alimentary (digestive) canal is represented by X? (1)

3.1.4. Give the name of the glands P and Q that release their secretions into the
small intestine. (2)

3.1.5. Classify the FOUR processes involved in human nutrition. (4)

3.1.6. Give the part of the alimentary (digestive) canal where the digestion of proteins
begins. (1)

3.1.7. Identify the vein that transports nutrients from the digestive tract to the
liver. (1)
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QUESTION 4

4.1. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:

4.1.1. Define the term “omnivore”. (2)

4.1.2. Give TWO examples of an herbivore AND a carnivore. (4)

4.1.3. Tabulate ONE way how each of an herbivore, carnivore and an omnivore are
adapted for their diet through referring to their teeth and digestive system.(7)
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TOTAL SECTION B: [60]

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SECTION C

Question 5:

Micro-organisms causes many diseases. Tabulate five (5) diseases caused by micro-
organisms in the human body, their causes, effects and how to manage the disease.

Disease Cause Effect Management

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QUESTION 6 ESSAY QUESTION

Explain the THREE stadiums of aerobic respiration from when glucose is taken in
until energy is produced. Also explain what this energy is used for.
Content: (17)
Synthesis: (3)
[20]

TOTAL SECTION C: [40]

GRAND TOTAL: [150]