2022 LS Grade 11 June Exam Paper 1

LIFE SCIENCES 1/1
GRADE 11
TASK 4
JUNE EXAMINATION 2022
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June Examination 2022
G11 ~ Life Sciences P1/1
LIFE SCIENCES
JUNE EXAMINATION 2022
PAPER 1/1
GRADE 11
EXAMINER: M. Otto TIME: 2½ hours

MODERATOR: K. Humphries TOTAL: 150
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of TWO sections and THREE questions:

1.1 Section A: Contextual questions
1.2 Section B: Longer questions
2. Read through the whole paper before you start.
3. Answer all the questions.
4. Number your answers as indicated.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
6. Rule off after each question.
7. Start each question on a new page.
8. Only use a blue ballpoint pen.
9. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.
10. Draw a line through any work that is not to be marked.
11. The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Multiple-choice questions. Four options are provided as possible answers to

each of the questions below. Choose the correct answer and only write the
letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.8), e.g. 1.1.9 E.
1.1.1 Which of the following eukaryotes has a body plan called a thallus?
A. Fungi C. Monera
B. Protista D. Cnidaria
1.1.2 Earthworms falls under the phylum _____.
A. Porifera C. Annelida
B. Mollusca D. Platyhelminthes
1.1.3 The last and longest part of the small intestine is called the _____.
A. duodenum C. colon
B. jejunum D. ileum
1.1.4 Bacteria is seen as _____.
A. prokaryotes C. non-living
B. eukaryotes D. acellular
1.1.5 Which one of the following is NOT a product of cell respiration?
A. water C. glucose
B. ATP (energy) D. carbon dioxide
1.1.6 Which one is not a common feature of viruses?
A. Viruses are absolute parasites.

B. A virus possesses DNA or RNA.
C. A virus cannot multiply by division.
D. Viruses are unicellular organisms.
1.1.7 An illness that develops when the pancreas produces an insufficient

amount of insulin:
A. Cholera C. Malaria
B. Tuberculosis D. Diabetes
1.1.8 Bacteria moves along using _____.
A. spirilla C. flagella
B. vibrio D. bacteriophage
(8 × 2) = (16)
1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the descriptions. Only write the
term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.10).
1.2.1 The name of the kingdom under which protozoa, algae, plankton, and
amoeba.
1.2.2 Type of reproductive process involving two parents and gametes.
1.2.3 Common name for organisms that cause diseases.
1.2.4 The dominant generation represented by the mature pine tree.
1.2.5 A body cavity filled with blood.
1.2.6 Process by which phagocytes engulf pathogens.
1.2.7 A round ball of chewed food mixed with saliva in the oral cavity, which is
pushed towards the oesophagus during the swallowing process.
1.2.8 The process during which undigested residues, in the form of faeces, are
disposed of.
1.2.9 The enzyme in the pancreas and small intestine that helps digest lipids
(fats and oils).
1.2.10 The hormone that increases blood glucose levels.

(10 × 1) = (10)
1.3 Indicate whether the statement in column 1 applies to A only, B only, both A
and B or none of the items in column 2. Only write Only A, Only B, A and B, or
None next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.4).
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
A. Glycolysis
1.3.1 Aerobic Respiration
B. Krebs cycle
A. Malaria
1.3.2 A disease caused by Protista
B. Influenza
A type of cohabitation relationship where A. Commensalism
1.3.3
bacteria obtain food from dead organic matter B. Saprophytism
A. Pine tree
1.3.4 Gymnosperms (naked)
B. Cycads
(4 × 2) = (8)
1.4 Study the following phylogenetic tree and answer the questions that follow.
(Source: Life Sciences Answer Series, Grade 11)
Which animal group(s):
1.4.1 is not at the organ level of organisation? (1)
1.4.2 has/have no nervous system? (2)
1.4.3 has/have a nervous system, but not an exoskeleton or vertebrae? (2)
1.4.4 has/have a nervous system and exoskeleton? (1)
1.4.5 of vertebrates do not have fingers and toes? (1)
1.4.6 has/have feathers? (1)

(8)
1.5 The diagram below is a representation of PHOTOSYNTHESIS.
Glucose Y
(Source: Life Science Answer Series, grade 11)
1.5.1 In which organelle does photosynthesis take place? (1)
1.5.2 Identify Phase A and Phase B. (2)
1.5.3 Identify the raw materials marked 1 and 2. (2)
1.5.4 Identify the by-product marked X. (1)
1.5.5 Identify the inorganic substance marked W and required for phase B (1)
1.5.6 In what form is product Y stored in plants? (1)

(8)
[50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 A practical investigation has been set up as below. The plants were exposed
to sunlight for a few hours AFTER being destarched. A leaf from each plant
was then tested for starch.
Soda lime
Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium hydroxide
solution
solution
2.1.1 Why is it important to destarch the plant? (2)
2.1.2 Explain how to destarch a plant. (2)
2.1.3 What is your observation at plant A and B respectively if you use the
starch test? (2)
2.1.4 Explain your observations in 2.1.3. (4)
2.1.5 Which setup (A or B) represents the control? (1)
2.1.6 What is the function of the following in the investigation:
a) sodium hydroxide solution? (1)
b) sodium bicarbonate solution? (1)
c) soda lime? (1)
2.1.7 Name the indicator used in this experiment. (1)
2.1.8 Name any TWO other factors (apart from that examined in the
experiment) that affect the rate of photosynthesis. (2)
2.1.9 Explain THREE reasons why photosynthesis is important. (3)

(20)
2.2 Study the diagram of the human digestive tract below and answer the
questions that follow.
(Source: studocu.com (2017/2018))
2.2.1 Provide numbered parts 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10 with biological labels. (5)
2.2.2 What are the muscle contractions that occur in part 2 called? (1)
2.2.3 Name FIVE functions of the part marked 3. (5)
2.2.4 Explain THREE ways in which the villi in the small intestine have
been structurally adapted to promote efficient absorption. (6)
2.2.5 If a person does not follow a balanced diet, it can lead to malnutrition and
diseases as in the photos below.
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
Which nutritional deficiency will lead to:
a) Kwashiorkor (1)
b) Marasmus (2)
(20)
2.3 Study the diagrams below, which deal with symmetry in animals, and answer
the questions about them.
2.3.1 Identify the type of symmetry, as illustrated by A, B and C. (3)
2.3.2 What type of skeleton occurs at A, B and C respectively? (3)
2.3.3 Explain how animals with radial and bilateral symmetry differ
with regard to cephalisation. (4)
(10)
[50]
QUESTION 3
3.1 Study the schematic representation of cell respiration below and answer the
PHASE A
PHASE B
PHASE C
(Source: Biology ordinary level notes (16 May 2007))
3.1.1 Which phases are represented by A, B and C respectively?

Also name where the specific phases take place in a living cell. (6)
3.1.2 Identify the products numbered 1, 3, 4 and 5. (4)
3.1.3 Which ONE of the phases (A, B or C) is an anaerobic process? (1)
3.1.4 Compare in tabular form TWO differences between aerobic and

anaerobic respiration. (4)
(15)
3.2 Study the diagram below of the heart-shaped prothallus that develops when
a fern trail germinates and answer the questions that follow.
(Source: Quizlet.com (Jan. 2021))
3.2.1 To which kingdom does the above organism belong? (1)
3.2.2 Label parts A, B and C. (3)
3.2.3 To which generation (gametophyte or sporophyte) does this structure belong?

Give reasons for your answer. (4)
(8)
3.3 The emergence of bacterial resistance to antibiotics is an evolutionary process

based on natural selection. Below is a diagram showing such a process.
3.3.1 Match the statements (A–F) below to the descriptions (1–6). Write only the
caption number with its corresponding LETTER, e.g. 1 C.
A course of antibiotics is not completed

B resistant bacteria survive and multiply
C a mutation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria develops
D non-resistant bacteria are killed by antibiotics
E bacterium propagates rapidly through dichotomy
F a new population of resistant bacteria is formed (6)
3.3.2 Distinguish between the terms ‘active-’ and ‘passive immunity’. (4)
(10)
3.4 Study the diagram below of a cross-section of a flower and answer the
(Source: bit.ly/3PFAwGr (Jan. 2021))
3.4.1 Which reproduction processes take place at parts

A and C respectively? (2)
3.4.2 What is the collective name given to A, B and C? (1)
3.4.3 Explain why we say that angiosperms are adapted for

‘sexual reproduction’. (4)
3.4.4 The table below shows the different types of plant species listed in the
Kruger National Park.
Plant species Amount

Thorn trees 9
Stinkwood trees 6
Maroela trees 2
Yellowwood trees 5
Draw a bar graph to show the information in the table. (10)

(17)
[50]
TOTAL SECTION B: 100
GRAND TOTAL: 150

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LIFE SCIENCES 1/1

JUNE EXAMINATION 2022

EXAMINER: M. Otto TIME: 2½ hours

1. This paper consists of TWO sections and THREE questions:

1.1 Multiple-choice questions. Four options are provided as possible answers to

1.1.2 Earthworms falls under the phylum _____.

1.1.4 Bacteria is seen as _____.

1.1.5 Which one of the following is NOT a product of cell respiration?

1.1.6 Which one is not a common feature of viruses?

A. Viruses are absolute parasites.

1.1.7 An illness that develops when the pancreas produces an insufficient

1.1.8 Bacteria moves along using _____.

1.2.2 Type of reproductive process involving two parents and gametes.

1.2.3 Common name for organisms that cause diseases.

1.2.4 The dominant generation represented by the mature pine tree.

1.2.5 A body cavity filled with blood.

1.2.6 Process by which phagocytes engulf pathogens.

1.2.10 The hormone that increases blood glucose levels.

(Source: Life Sciences Answer Series, Grade 11)

Which animal group(s):

1.4.1 is not at the organ level of organisation? (1)

1.4.2 has/have no nervous system? (2)

1.4.3 has/have a nervous system, but not an exoskeleton or vertebrae? (2)

1.4.4 has/have a nervous system and exoskeleton? (1)

1.4.5 of vertebrates do not have fingers and toes? (1)

1.4.6 has/have feathers? (1)

1.5 The diagram below is a representation of PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

(Source: Life Science Answer Series, grade 11)

1.5.1 In which organelle does photosynthesis take place? (1)

1.5.2 Identify Phase A and Phase B. (2)

1.5.3 Identify the raw materials marked 1 and 2. (2)

1.5.4 Identify the by-product marked X. (1)

1.5.6 In what form is product Y stored in plants? (1)

2.1.1 Why is it important to destarch the plant? (2)

2.1.2 Explain how to destarch a plant. (2)

2.1.4 Explain your observations in 2.1.3. (4)

2.1.5 Which setup (A or B) represents the control? (1)

2.1.6 What is the function of the following in the investigation:

a) sodium hydroxide solution? (1)

b) sodium bicarbonate solution? (1)

c) soda lime? (1)

2.1.7 Name the indicator used in this experiment. (1)

2.1.9 Explain THREE reasons why photosynthesis is important. (3)

(Source: studocu.com (2017/2018))

2.2.1 Provide numbered parts 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10 with biological labels. (5)

2.2.3 Name FIVE functions of the part marked 3. (5)

Which nutritional deficiency will lead to:

2.3.1 Identify the type of symmetry, as illustrated by A, B and C. (3)

2.3.2 What type of skeleton occurs at A, B and C respectively? (3)

(Source: Biology ordinary level notes (16 May 2007))

3.1.1 Which phases are represented by A, B and C respectively?

3.1.2 Identify the products numbered 1, 3, 4 and 5. (4)

3.1.3 Which ONE of the phases (A, B or C) is an anaerobic process? (1)

3.1.4 Compare in tabular form TWO differences between aerobic and

(Source: Quizlet.com (Jan. 2021))

3.2.1 To which kingdom does the above organism belong? (1)

3.2.2 Label parts A, B and C. (3)

3.2.3 To which generation (gametophyte or sporophyte) does this structure belong?

3.3 The emergence of bacterial resistance to antibiotics is an evolutionary process

A course of antibiotics is not completed

(Source: bit.ly/3PFAwGr (Jan. 2021))

3.4.1 Which reproduction processes take place at parts

3.4.2 What is the collective name given to A, B and C? (1)

3.4.3 Explain why we say that angiosperms are adapted for