NATIONAL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 10

LIFE SCIENCES
FORMAL TASK 3
(ASSIGNMENT)
MAY 2023

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2 HOURS

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Life Sciences / Grade 10 FORMAL Task 3 2 24 MAY 2023
ASSIGNMENT
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions

2. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
5. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in black or blue ink.
6. Draw diagrams or flow charts only when asked to do so.
7. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
8. Do NOT use graph paper.
9. Only a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass must be used
where necessary.
10. Write neatly and legibly.

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Life Sciences / Grade 10 FORMAL Task 3 3 24 MAY 2023
ASSIGNMENT

PLANT TISSUES

QUESTION 1

1.1. Study the diagram which represents a particular type of plant tissue and answer
the questions that follow.

1.1.1. Name the permanent tissue drawn above. (1)

1.1.2. Provide labels for parts numbered 1-3. (3)

1.1.3. Name the plant organ in which this particular tissue occurs. (1)

1.1.4. Provide TWO reasons for your answer to question 1.1.3. (2)

1.1.5. Name TWO other plant organs where this type of tissue also

Occurs. (2)

1.1.6. List the functions of this tissue in each of the organs named in

question 1.1.5. (4)

1.1.7. Briefly state the main function of the parts labelled 2, 3 and 6. (3)

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1.2. Consider the following statement and the diagrams below and answer
the questions.
‘ Permanent tissues displaced a variety of shapes and cell wall features
that are related to their functions in the plant.

A B C

1.2.1. Complete the table below: by naming the permanent tissues and their
main functions.

Diagram Name the State the main function

permanent plant
tissues
A

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1.2.2. Explain how each of tissues (A, B and C) is structurally adapted to

Perform the function in 1.2.1. above. (9)

1.2.3. Draw a labelled diagram representing the stomata of epidermal

tissue as seen under light microscope. (5)

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1.3. Study the diagrams below and answer the questions that follow.

1.3.1. Identify the cells labelled 1 and 2 respectively (2)

1.3.2. State TWO functions of the tissue named in question 1.3.1 (2)
1.3.3. Describe TWO ways in which the shape of cell 1 differs from that of cell 2 (2)
1.3.4. Briefly describe TWO ways in which cell 2 is adapted to perform its
Function well in a plant (6)
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QUESTION 1: 48 MARKS

QUESTION 2

PLANT ORGAN: 32 MARKS

2.1. Study the diagram below to answer the questions that follow.

2.1.1. Provide a suitable caption for the diagram. (2)

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2.1.2. Give the numbers and names of the places ( regions) where

Chlorophyll-containing cells occur. (6)

2.1.3. In which of the places in question 2.1.2 does most photosynthesis

occur? (1)

2.1.4. How is the part named in question 2.1.3. structurally adapted for the
process of photosynthesis? (4)

2.1.5. Give the number and name of the tissue that transports the products

of photosynthesis to the rest of the plant. (2)

2.1.6. Name the components of tissue in question 2.1.5. (4)

2.1.7. Give the number and name of the tissue that transports water to the
leaves (2)

2.1.8. List FOUR ways in which the tissue in question 2.1.7 is structurally
Suited / adapted to perform its function. (4)

2.1.9. What is (are) the function(s) of part numbered 4? (2)

2.1.10. How are the cells named in question 2.1.9. structurally adapted

to perform this (these) function(s)? (2)

2.1.11. The structure labelled 7 is involved with gaseous exchange.

Name the gases that are exchanged through this structure. (3)

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QUESTION 2: 32 MARKS

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Life Sciences / Grade 10 FORMAL Task 3 7 24 MAY 2023
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QUESTION 3

SUPPORT AND TRANSPORT IN PLANTS: 20 MARKS

TRANSPIRATION:

3.1. The diagram below represent the cross-sections of the leaves of two

different plants, Plant A and Plant B. These plants were used in an

investigation to determine and compare transpiration rates. A potometer

was used to measure the transpiration rate of each plant. Each plant was

first allowed to acclimatise to normal conditions and the transpiration rate

was determined. The plants were then subjected to different environmental

conditions and the transpiration rates were recorded.

Study the diagram and the data in table below and answer the questions

that follow.

Plant A Plant B

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Potometer results for Plant A and Plant B

Environment Average distance that the air bubble

al conditions moved in four six-minute trails (cm)

Plant A Plant B

Normal 5,2 1,9

High humidity 3,5 0,4

Bright light 7,6 3,4

Wind 9,9 4,5

3.1.1. Which environmental condition represent the control in this investigation. (1)

3.1.2. Why is it necessary to have a control in any investigation? (1)

3.1.3 Tabulate TWO visible differences between Plant A and Plant B (5)

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3.2. Describe how transpiration pull causes the upward movement of water
In the plants. (5)

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Life Sciences / Grade 10 FORMAL Task 3 9 24 MAY 2023
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3.3. A woody tree was planted in 2010 and allowed to grow for seven years.
When the tree was cut down, the width of the early and late wood in each
annual (year) ring was measured to determine the secondary growth.
Study the data in the table below and answer the questions that follow.
Width of Time
wood (mm)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Early wood 3,5 6,0 4,5 13,0 6,0 8,5 7,0

Late wood 3,0 4,5 1,5 8,5 3,0 4,0 3,5

Annual ring 6,5 10,5 6,0 21,5 9,0 12,5 10,5

3.3.1. Calculate the average annual secondary growth for the period 2010
to 2016. (2)
3.3.2. Use the information on the table to draw a line graph. (6)

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QUESTION 3: 20 MARKS

GRANDTOTAL: 100 MARKS

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