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LIFE SCIENCES NSC MAY 2024

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

LIFE SCIENCES

TOPIC TEST 6

7 MAY 2024

This question paper consists of 8 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

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. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.

7. Draw diagrams, flow charts or tables only when asked to do so.

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


scale.

9. Do NOT use graph paper.

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


compass where necessary.

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 answer and write only the letter (A to D) next
to the question number (1.1.1 to 1.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK, for
example 1.1.5 – D

1.1.1 Genetic variation in offspring can be caused by …

A asexual reproduction.
B crossing over during mitosis.
C mutations in somatic cells.
D random mating and fertilisation.

1.1.2 Which organism would most likely have new gene


combinations?

A A frog that was produced from a skin cell of a frog.


B A rabbit resulting from sexual reproduction.
C A yeast cell resulting from asexual reproduction.
D A starfish that grew from part of a starfish.

1.1.3 A homozygous red-flowered snap dragon is crossed with a


homozygous white-flowered snapdragon. The F1
generation, which produce pink flowers only, is allowed to
self-pollinate. If 20 of the F2 offspring have white flowers,
approximately what will the number of the phonotype of the
remainder of the F2 plants be?

A 10 plants with red flowers


B 10 plants with pink flowers.
C 20 plants with red flowers and 20 pink flowers.
D 20 plants with red flowers and 40 with pink flowers.

1.1.4 Single nucleotide polymorphisms are …

A short tandem repeats.


B polymerase chain reactions.
C a substitution of a single nucleotide in a DNA.
D none of the above
(4 x 2) (8)

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1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions.
Write only the term next to the question number (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1 The use of living organisms and their biological processes to


improve the quality of human life

1.2.2 A copy of an organism that is genetically identical to the original


organism

1.2.3 A copy of an organism that is genetically identical to the original


organism

1.2.4 Undifferentiated animal cells that can form any type of tissue

1.2.5 Change in the DNA sequence of an organism’s genome

1.2.6 A genetic disorder occurs when there is an extra copy of


chromosome 21
(6 x 1) (6)

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 1.3.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.

COLUMN I COLUMN II
1.3.1 Increases genetic variation A. Cloning
B. Crossing over
1.3.2 Disorder caused by gene mutation A. Haemophilia
B. Colour Blindness

(2 x 2) (4)

TOTAL SECTION A: 18

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2

2.1 Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

USE OF STEM CELLS


Dr Orly Lachan-Kaplan of Monash Immunology and Stem Cell
Laboratories has used stem cell manipulation to create an ovary-
like structure containing ova. Although it is not yet clear if the cells
of this ovary-like structure are functional, she hopes that this
method can be used to develop functional human ova.

2.1.1 Name ONE source of stem cells. (1)

2.1.2 Explain why the characteristics of stem cells make them


useful in treating some disorders. (3)

2.1.3 Explain ONE possible advantage of creating an ovary-like


structure. (3)

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2.2 Read the extract below and answer the questions based on it.

The first cloned animal in Africa, a calf named Futhi, was


born in Northwest in South Africa on 19 April 2003. No
fertilisation was involved in the production of Futhi. She was
produced from a single cell taken from the ear of a donor
cow named LMJC 865. The donor cow had a high average
milk yield. of 78 litres a day. Cloning allows for the
production of organisms with desired characteristics. Some
people argue that cloning reduces genetic variation in the
offspring, with no further genetic improvement. Cloning is an
expensive procedure and may not be economical for
commercial agriculture.

2.2.1 According to the extract, state ONE:


A. Advantage of cloning (1)

B. Disadvantage of cloning (1)

2.2.2 State why the donor cell was taken from LMJC 865 and not
from any other cow? (1)

2.2.3 State why and ear cell was used and not an ovum. (2)

2.2.4 Briefly describe the process of cloning. (4)


(9)

2.3 Explain why mitochondrial DNA is used to trace lines of inheritance


and genetic linkage between organisms? (6)

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2.4 Synthetic insulin is used to treat diabetes and is produced by genetic


engineering technology.

The diagram below represents the process.

2.4.1 Define genetic engineering. (2)

2.4.2 Describe the steps involved in producing the recombinant DNA. (4)

2.4.3 Explain why bacteria are most suitable for genetic engineering. (2)

2.4.4 Suggest THREE objections that some people might have to


genetic engineering. (3)
(11)

TOTAL SECTION B: 33

GRAND TOTAL: 50

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