GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

LEFA – IFA SECONDARY SCHOOL

GAUTENG EAST DISTRICT

GRADE 11

LIFE SCIENCES QUESTION PAPER

MAY/JUNE TERM EXAM 2024

EXAMINER: MS. Z.B. NGOBESE

MODERATORS: MISS N.S. NGOBENI
MR. S.N.M. SHABALALA
MARKS: 150

TIME: 21/2hours

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSIST OF 16 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 your 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. ALL drawings should be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.

7. Draw diagrams or flow charts 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.

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 correct answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the
question number (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in your ANSWER BOOK, for example
1.1.11 D.

1.1.1 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

1.1.2 The following are key body features of organisms:

(i) triploblastic
(ii) closed blood system
(iii) asymmetrical
(iv) through gut

Which of the following combinations are found in chordates?

A (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

B (i) and (iv) only
C (iii) and (iv) only
D (i), (ii) and (iv)

1.1.3 The diagram below illustrates a process in human digestion.

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Which ONE of the following represents the process taking place in

the above diagram?
A The physical breaking down of food into small particles.
B The breaking down of large particles of food.
C Rhythmic contraction and relaxation in the alimentary canal D The
chemical digestion by enzymes

1.1.4 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Porifera?

A Asymmetrical
B Lack of nerve tissue
C Diploblastic
D Aquatic

1.1.5 Vaccines work by…

A preventing the disease-causing agent from entering the body.

B triggering the immune system to produce antibodies to fight the
disease-causing agent.
C attacking the disease-causing agent as soon as it enters the body.
D allowing the blood to filter out the disease-causing agent.

1.1.6 All fungi are…

A autotrophic.
B heterotrophic.
C unicellular.
D has cell wall.

1.1.7 An ovary would be found in ...

A pteridophytes.
B bryophytes.
C angiosperms.
D gymnosperms.

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1.1.8 An experiment was set up to investigate whether oxygen is released during

photosynthesis. The result of the experiment is represented in the following diagram.

The following deductions were made before arriving at the conclusion.

(i) Photosynthesis reduces the amount of CO2 inside bell jar B
(ii) The oxygen in bell jar A was completely used up and the burning is not
supported
(iii) The photosynthesis increases the amount of oxygen inside bell jar B
(iv) The vapour produced inside bell jar A due to combustion extinguished the
burning candle

A (i) and (iv) only

B (i), (ii) and (iii) only
C (i), (iii) and (iv) only
D (iii) and (iv) only

1.1.9 Which ONE of the following factors will cause optimal growth in greenhouses?

A Carbon dioxide enrichment

B Temperatures between 10 °C and 15 °C
C Dim lighting in the greenhouse
D Only irrigating once, a week

1.1.10 The chemical substance used to extract chlorophyll from the leaves is …
A. Hydrochloric acid.
A. Clear lime water.
B. Alcohol.
C. Diluted iodine solution.

(10x2) (20)

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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 1.2.8) in your ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1 The pigment in plants that traps radiant energy for photosynthesis

1.2.2 Finger-like projections in the wall of the small intestine for absorption

1.2.3 The indicator used to test for the presence of starch

1.2.4 The concentration of sense organs at the anterior end of an animal

leading to the formation of head.

Whip-like structure used for locomotion in bacteria

1.2.5 The process which glucose is converted into pyruvic acid

1.2.6 An important energy carrier in cell

1.2.7 An animal which does not have a coelom

(8)

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 1.3.6) in
the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
1.3.1 Animals with three tissue layers A: Diploblastic B:
Asymmetrical
1.3.2 The end-product of anaerobic respiration in A: Lactic acid B:
humans Ethanol
1.3.3 The type of energy stored in food molecules A: Chemical energy B:
during photosynthesis Potential energy
1.3.4 Gel-like, non-cellular layer in Cnidaria A: Mesoderm B:
Mesoglea
1.3.5 Storage of chlorophyl A: Grana B.
Lamella
(5x2) (10)

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1.4 Study the flow diagram and answer the questions that follow:

1.4.1 Identify the type of diagramshown above (1)

1.4.2 Name the kingdom to which the organism in the diagram belongs. (1)
1.4.3 Name the plant divisions that were found on earth during the
Palaeozoic era. (3)
1.4.4 How many million years ago did seed plants arise on earth? (1)
1.4.5 Give the plant division in which liverworts, hornworts and mosses are
found. (1)
1.4.6 Which LETTERS represent each of the following characteristics?
(a) Vascular tissues (1)
(b) Fruits (1)
(c) Conifers (1)
1.4.7 What characteristics do Bryophytes and Pteridophytes share? (2)
(12)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50

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SECTION B
QUESTION 2

2.1 Study the diagrams below and answer the questions that follow:

2.1.1 Name the groupto which the above organismbelongs? (1)

2.1.2 Identify the parts labelled A, B, and C. (3)

2.1.3 Describe how structure D is adapted to perform its function. (2)
2.1.4 If yeast is added to dough in very hot or very cold water, explain why
the dough might not rise. (2)
2.1.5 Tabulate TWO differences between fungi and terrestrial plants. (5)
(13)

2.2 Study the diagrams below and answer the questions that follows:

A B C
2.2.1 Give the symmetry of the organism A, B and C respectively. (
3
)
2.2.2 To which phylum does organism B and C belong? (
2
)
2.2.3 Give the LETTER and NAME of the organism with a blind (
gut. 2
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)
2.2.4 What is the advantage of an organism having a through gut? (2)
2.2.5 Give the letters of the organisms that show cephalisation. (2)
2.2.6 Describe the role that organism B plays in the maintaining healthy soil
for plants to grow. (3)
2.2.7 Explain how the body plan of organism B is suited to its mode of
movement. (4)
(18)
2.3 Study the diagrams below and answer the questions that follow:

Flower A
Flower B
2.3.1 Name the pollinati
ng agent for:
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(a) Flower A
(b) Flower B (2)
2.3.2 Explain your answers in QUESTION 2.3.1 above. (4)
2.3.3 Name TWO unique features of flowering plants that have allowed
them to become the dominant plant species on earth. (2)
(8)

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2.4 Study the diagram of the bacterium below and answer the questions that
follow:

2.4.1 Give the LETTER and NAME of the organelle that:

(a) allows the bacterium to move
(b) prevents the bacterium from drying out (4)
2.4.2 To which group does the organism above belong? (1)
2.4.3 Define commensalism. (2)
2.4.4 Describe the mutualistic relationship between E. coli and the human
intestine (4)
(11)
TOTAL QUESTION 2 50

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An investigation was carried out to find out if germinating pea seeds give off
heat energy during cellular respiration.

The procedure followed was:

120 pea seeds were divided into 3 groups of 40 seeds and then treated as
followed.
• Flask A: 40 seeds were soaked in water at 18OC for 24 hours, then
placed in a sterilised vacuum flask

• Flask B: 40 seeds were soaked in water at 18OC for 24 hours, boiled,

cooled then placed in a sterilised vacuum flask
• Flask C: 40 seeds were soaked in water at 18OC for 24 hours, washed
with mild disinfectant, then placed in a sterilised vacuum flask

QUESTION 3

3.1

The set-up of one of the flasks is shown in the diagram below:

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The temperatures inside the flasks (A, B and C) were observed every 12 hours
for three days and recorded in the table below:

Time Temperature (OC)

(hours) Flask A Flask B Flask C
0 18 18 18
12 26 18 20
24 40 18 23
36 48 18 26
48 50 18 29
60 52 18 33
72 54 18 40

3.1.1 Identify the:

(a) Independent variable (1)
(b) Dependent variable (1)
3.1.2 State TWO ways in which the reliability of this investigation can be
improved. (2)
3.1.3 Identify TWO factors that were kept constant in this investigation. (2)

3.1.4 Give the conclusion for the investigation above. (2)

3.1.5 Provide an explanation for the following:

(a) Soaking the pea seed in water before placing them in the (2) flasks.(2)
(b) The temperature that remained the same in flask B. (2)
3.1.6 Draw a line graph to represent the results of flask C. (6)
(18)

3.2 The diagram below represents the human alimentary canal. Study the diagram and
answer the questions that follow.
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3.2.1 Provide labels for parts labelledB, E and F. (3)

3.2.2 Name TWO substances that can be stored in part labelled C. (2)

3.2.3 Name the chemical substance which creates an acidic pH in part D. (1)

3.2.4 Explain TWO structural features that make part A suitable for its
function. (4)
3.2.5 Explain how the removal of part C affect digestion would. (4)
(14)

3.3 The diagram below is a schematic representation of two biochemical

reactions. Study and answer the questions.

Reaction A Oxygen + Glucose Products

Oxygen + Glucose
Reaction B Reactants

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3.3.1 Which of the two reactions takes place in plants and animals? (1)

3.3.2 In which organelle does reaction B takes place? (1)

3.3.3 How is organelle mentioned in QUESTION 3.3.2 above suited for this
reaction? (2)
3.3.4 List the TWO reactants in reaction B. (2)

3.3.5 Why is the reaction B important for the environment? (2)

(8)

3.4 The graph below shows the relationship between light intensity and the
release and uptake of carbon dioxide by the leaves of a plant.

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3.4.1 At what range of light intensities is carbon dioxide released? (2)

3.4.2 Calculate the percentage increase of CO2 between 20 and 30

arbitrary units. (3)
3.4.3 How much carbon dioxide is taken up by the leaves at a light intensity
of 20 units? (2)
3.4.4 Explain what happens when the light intensity is 30 arbitrary units,
and the graph begins to flatten. (3)
(10)

TOTAL SECTION B: 100

GRAND TOTAL: 150

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