Topic Test Meiosis 1 2024

TOPIC TEST
MEIOSIS 1
GRADE 12
LIFE SCIENCES
09 FEBRUARY 2024
MARKS: 35
TIME: 35 MINUTES
This question paper consists of 6 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer ALL the questions.
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2. Write ALL the answers in your ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start the answer 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, tablets or flow charts only when asked to do so.
8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily all drawn to scale.
9. Do NOT use graph paper.
10. You must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and compass where
necessary.
11. Write neatly and legibly

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
1.1.9) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g 1.1.10 D
1.1.1 A human somatic cell has .
A 46 autosomes and 2 gonosomes.
B 2 autosomes and 44 gonosomes.
C 44 autosomes and 2 gonosomes.
D 23 autosomes and 23 gonosomes.
QUESTIONS 1.1-2 TO 1-1.4 ARE BASED ON THE
DIAGRAM BELOW, SHOWING THE RESULTS OF
A PARTICULAR PROCEDURE.
DNA from suspects

Crime scene
1.1.2 The procedure shown above is called……

A cloning.
B DNA replication
C DNA profiling
D fingerprinting
1.1.3 The evidence in the diagram shows that

A only Tom was present at the scene of the crime
B Tom and Joe were present at the scene of the
crime.
C only MO was present at the scene of the crime.
D none of the three individuals were at the scene of
the crime.
1.1.4 Below is a list of possible uses of the procedure shown in the diagram
above:
(i) Paternity testing

(ii) Matching of tissues for organ transplants
(iii) Identification from fingerprints
(iv) Screening for genetic disorders
Which combination shows the CORRECT uses of the

procedure?
A (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
C Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
D Only (i) and (iv)
1.1.5 During which phase of meiosis doe the nuclear
membrane disappear
A Metaphase
B Telophase
C Prophase
D Anaphase
1.1.6 Meiosis is the process in which homologous
chromosomes are …..
A Paired in sperm only
B Paired in the ovum only
C Paired in both sperm and ovum
D Separate from each other
(6 x 2) (12)
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 1.2.9) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1 The division of the cytoplasm through the constriction of

the cell membrane at the end of cell division
1.2.2 The process during meiosis where there is an exchange of genetic

materials between chromatids
1.2.3 Stage in the cycle of a cell when neither the nucleus nor the cytoplasm
is actively dividing
(3 x 1) (3)
1.3 Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN I apply 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 numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.3) in
the answer book.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
1.3.1 The phase of meiosis A: Anaphase I l
when independent B:
Metaphase I
assortment occurs
1.3.2 Holds two chromatids A: Centromere
together B: centrosome
1.3.3 Possible chromosomes A: 70

number in diploid cell B: 35
(3 x 2) (6)
1.4 The diagrams below represent some phases of meiosis in an animal cell
Diagram 2
Diagram 3 Diagram 4
1.4.1 Identify the following parts in Diagram 3 Identify the following parts in
Diagram 3
(a) A
(b) B 3
(c) C
1.4.2 Using the diagram NUMBERS (1, 2, 3, 4) showing some of the phases,
arrange the diagrams above in the sequence as they occur during
meiosis. 1
1.4.3 How many chromosomes were in the cell before meiosis began? 1
1.5 Cell 1 undergoes division to give rise to cells 2 and 3. Some alleles are
indicated by letters.
Cell 1
1.5.1 Explain why cell 1 does NOT belong to a human. 2

1.5.2 How many chromosomes would be present in:
1
(a) Cell 2 at the end of telophase I
(b) The daughter cells produced by cell 3 after meiosis Il 1
1.5.3 Draw a labelled diagram of a gamete that will result from cell 2 5
(9)
TOTAL SECTION A: 35

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This question paper consists of 6 pages.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Start the answer to EACH question at the top of a NEW page.

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, tablets or flow charts only when asked to do so.

9. Do NOT use graph paper.

11. Write neatly and legibly

DNA from suspects

1.1.2 The procedure shown above is called……

1.1.3 The evidence in the diagram shows that

(i) Paternity testing

Which combination shows the CORRECT uses of the

1.2.1 The division of the cytoplasm through the constriction of

1.2.2 The process during meiosis where there is an exchange of genetic

1.3.3 Possible chromosomes A: 70

1.5.1 Explain why cell 1 does NOT belong to a human. 2

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