11.P1 Qp&memo - Nov2022
11.P1 Qp&memo - Nov2022
11.P1 Qp&memo - Nov2022
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2022
LIFE SCIENCES P1
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2½ hours
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
10. You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass, where
necessary.
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–D) next to the question numbers
(1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.11 D.
1.1.3 Which ONE of the following raw materials, required for photosynthesis, is
controlled by the stomata?
A Carbon dioxide
B Water
C Mineral salts
D Oxygen
A Glycolysis
B Light independent phase
C Light dependent phase
D Oxidative phosphorylation
A Pancreatic juice
B Gastric juice
C Bile
D Saliva
1.1.7 Study the list of processes associated with the human digestive
system:
(i) Detoxification
(ii) Deamination
(iii) Emulsification
(iv) Peristalsis
1.1.10 Which of the following tubes transport urine from the kidney to the
urinary bladder?
A Ureter
B Urethra
C Proximal convoluted tubule
D Distal convoluted tubule
(10 x 2) (20)
1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write
only the term next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
1.2.2 The cell organelle in which ATP molecules are produced during cellular
respiration
1.2.3 The stage of cellular respiration during which two pyruvic acid molecules
are synthesised
1.2.6 The region of the kidney where renal pyramids are found
1.2.8 The structural and functional unit of the human kidney (8 x 1) (8)
COLUMN I COLUMN II
1.3.1 Mesophyll tissue A: Palisade tissue
B: Spongy tissue
1.3.2 The phase of cellular respiration A: Glycolysis
during which carbon dioxide is B: Krebs cycle
released
1.3.3 The double membrane covering the A: Plasma membrane
lungs B: Pleural membrane
(3 x 2) (6)
A B
Moisture
E D
1.5 The diagram below represents a part of the human digestive system.
(a) A (1)
(b) B (1)
(c) C (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
Blood flow
B
A
Blood flow
(b) Process that takes place in the part represented in the diagram. (1)
2.1.2 Identify:
2.1.3 Explain why high amounts of protein (albumen) in the urine indicate
kidney damage. (3)
2.1.4 Name the essential nutrient that will not be reabsorbed from the content
of D, in diabetes patients. (1)
2.1.5 Explain THREE ways in which the part shown in the diagram is
structurally adapted to perform its function. (3 x 2) (6)
2.2 An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of light intensity on the
rate of photosynthesis.
• Water plants of the Elodea species were placed under a glass funnel in a
beaker containing water.
• 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 meter 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.
Meter scale
Elodea
(Water plant)
Funnel
2.2.3 How was the dependent variable measured in this experiment? (2)
2.2.5 State TWO variables that should have been kept constant during this
experiment. (2)
2.2.6 Why was a pinch of bicarbonate of soda added to the beaker at the start
of the experiment? (1)
2.2.8 The table below shows the number of bubbles released by the Elodea
plants when the light source was at different distances.
(b) Explain how the result obtained in this experiment is beneficial for
the greenhouse farming of crops. (3)
2.3 The diagram below represents one of the many structures found in the human
digestive canal.
2.3.2 In what organ is the structure mentioned in QUESTION 2.3.1 found? (1)
2.3.4 Define the process by which substances may move into this structure. (2)
2.3.5 Explain how the structure shown in the diagram is structurally adapted
to perform its function effectively. (6)
Stopper
Bag of live
worms
Green leaves
Hydrogen
carbonate Hydrogen
indicator carbonate
indicator
A B C
2.4.1 State a reason for closing each test tube with a stopper. (1)
2.4.2 Explain why the indicator in test tube B became yellow after 3 hours. (2)
2.4.4 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)
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QUESTION 3
Lungs
D
DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 2
3.1.5 If the coronavirus infects the thin inner lining of the alveoli, large
amounts of mucus and fluid are secreted as a reaction. This
substantially lowers the efficiency of gaseous exchange. This condition
is known as pneumonia.
3.2 The graph below represents the lactic acid levels in the blood of a long-
distance runner.
90
80
70
(Arbitrary units)
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Time (minutes)
Start of race End of race
(b) Site where lactic acid accumulates during this process (1)
3.2.2 According to the graph, what is the acceptable level of lactic acid in the
blood? (1)
3.2.3 For how long did the lactic acid concentration continue to increase after
the end of the race? (1)
3.2.4 Explain why there is an increase in the lactic acid concentration in the
blood. (4)
Hypernatremia is the medical term used to describe having too much sodium in
the blood. Sodium is an important nutrient for proper functioning of the body.
Most of the body’s sodium is found in the blood.
Hypernatremia can occur when there is too much water loss or too much sodium
gain in the body. The result is too little body water for the amount of total body
sodium.
3.3.2 With reference to the extract, state TWO possible reasons for
hypernatremia. (2)
3.3.3 Explain why sodium ions are actively pumped out at certain regions of
the loop of Henle into the medulla region of the kidney. (3)
3.3.5 Explain why the levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) remains high in a
patient who is severely dehydrated with diarrhoea and vomiting. (2)
3.4 The graph below shows the changes in the blood glucose levels of a healthy
person after an insulin injection.
0,8
insulin injected
Blood glucose concentration (mg/cm3)
0,7
0,6
0,5
0,4
0,3
0,2
0,1
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Time (minutes)
3.4.1 State the amount of glucose that was present in the person’s blood:
3.4.2 Explain the drastic drop in the blood glucose level of the normal healthy
person after the injection. (3)
3.4.3 Explain how the normal blood glucose level is restored two hours after
the injection. (4)
3.4.4 Some diabetes patients collapse due to a sudden drop in the blood
glucose level. In order to raise the blood glucose level, they are given
a concentrated glucose solution, rather than starch containing food.
Explain the reason for this treatment. (2)
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GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2022
LIFE SCIENCES P1
MARKING GUIDELINE
MARKS: 150
2. If, for example, three reasons are required and five are given
Mark the first three irrespective of whether all or some are correct / incorrect.
9. Non-recognised abbreviations
Accept if first defined in answer. If not defined, do not credit the unrecognised
abbreviation, but credit the rest of the answer if correct.
14. If only the letter is asked for, but only the name is given (and vice versa)
Do not credit.
17. Caption
All illustrations (diagrams, graphs, tables, etc.) must have a caption.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 B ✓✓
1.1.2 C ✓✓
1.1.3 A ✓✓
1.1.4 D ✓✓
1.1.5 C ✓✓
1.1.6 C ✓✓
1.1.7 C ✓✓
1.1.8 A ✓✓
1.1.9 A ✓✓
1.1.10 A ✓✓ (10 x 2) (20)
1.3.2 B only ✓✓
1.5.2 Controls the movement of chyme from the stomach to the small
intestine ✓ (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.2 2.2.1 The rate of photosynthesis increases with increasing light intensity ✓✓
OR
OR
2.2.5 - Temperature ✓
- The voltage of the bulb ✓/ current
- The amount of carbon dioxide ✓
- Person counting the bubbles ✓
- Plant species ✓
- The surface tension of water ✓
- The purity of water used ✓
(Mark first TWO only) (Any 2 x 1) (2)
2.2.8 (a) 28 – 8 = 20 ✓
20
× 100 ✓= 250 ✓% (3)
8
OR
2.4 2.4.1 To prevent air from entering the test tubes ✓as it would alter the
experimental results / to stop gases from entering or leaving. (1)
QUESTION 3
3.1.3 - The diaphragm is relaxed and therefore restores its original dome
shape ✓
- Size of thoracic/chest cavity is substantially reduced ✓
- Size of the lungs became smaller ✓
(Mark first TWO only) (Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.1.4 A → B ✓✓ (2)
3.3.5 - The diarrhoea and vomiting leads to excessive loss of water and
salts ✓
- drops the level of water in the blood ✓/ causes dehydration that
- stimulates the hypothalamus ✓/ pituitary gland to release
more ADH into the blood. (Any 2 x 1) (2)
OR