TWO OCEANS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

NOVEMBER 2022 EXAMINATION

GRADE 11

LIFE SCIENCE PAPER 1

Time: 2 ½ Hours Examiner: Ms Jacobs

Marks: 150 Moderator: Mr Shongwe

Instructions:
1. Answer with a blue or black pen.
2. Answer the questions below as instructed or no mark will be awarded
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. Give brief motivations, discussions et cetera where required

SECTION A:
QUESTION 1:
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Write only
the correct answer’s letter (A to D).

1.1.1 Which of the following occurs during inhalation in a human?

A Pressure within the thoracic cavity decreases
B The lungs become smaller
C The diaphragm relaxes
D Pressure in the abdominal cavity decreases (2)

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1.1.2 Acid secreted in the stomach during digestion...
A Hydrochloric Acid
B Fatty acid.
C Stomach Juice.
D bind acid. (2)

1.1.3 Malpighian body..

A consists of a glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule.
B is part of Bowman’s capsule.
C consists of ciliated tubules.
D consists of Bowman’s capsule and a ciliated tubule (2)

1.1.4 Which ONE of the following can be absorbed into the blood without further
digestion?
A Starch
B Glycogen
C Glucose
D Fats (2)

1.1.5 Which ONE of the following is not part of the alimentary canal?
A Stomach
B Colon
C Pancreas
D Appendix (2)

1.1.6 Which ONE of the following combinations of temperature and pH values will give
the best conditions for a protein digesting enzyme found in the stomach?
A 25°C, pH 2
B 30°C, pH 5
C 37°C, pH 3
D 40°C, pH 7 (2)

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1.1.7 The phase of photosynthesis that is independent of light

A Light phase

B Chlorophyll

C Stroma

D Dark phase (2)

1.1.8 Common water-borne disease

A Tuberculosis

B Cholera

C Diarrhoea

D Kidney stones (2)

[16 Marks]

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 A part of the brain that controls the rate of breathing (1)

1.2.2 Enzyme that breaks down lipids (1)

1.2.3 A protective membrane surrounding the lungs (1)

1.2.4 A molecule that serves as an energy carrier during photosynthesis (1)

1.2.5 Organ that secretes bile (1)

1.2.6 The tissue making up the rings that surround the trachea (1)

1.2.7 Green pigment in plants. (1)

1.2.8 Taking in of air for the body (1)

[8 Marks]
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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 1.3.5) in your answer book.

A. Adrenal gland
1.3.1 Part of the kidney where the Malpighian bodies are found
B. Cortex

1.3.2 Removal of nitrogenous waste A. Excretion

B. Secretion

1.3.3 The function of the renal vein A. Pleural Membrane

B. Cell Membrane

1.3.4 Part of the kidney where Malpighian body is found A. Medulla

B. Cortex

1.3.5 The organelle in which photosynthesis takes A: Mitochondria

place
B: Chloroplast

1.3.6 Ball of chewed food in the mouth mixed with saliva A. Chewing
formed in preparation for swallowing.
B. Bolus

[6 Marks]

Section A: 30 Marks

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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 Study the longitudinal section through the human kidney and answer the questions that
follow.

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2.1.1 Label parts A and C respectively (2)

2.1.2 Water is one of the factors that needs to be maintained in our bodies. Briefly explain
the role of ADH in the regulation of water balance in our bodies when the blood has
less water than normal level (6)

[8 Marks]

2.2 Study the diagram below and answer the questions which follow in the spaces provided:

2.2.1
Identify blood vessels numbered 8 and 9. (2)

2.2.2 Describe THREE ways in which structure numbered 3 is adapted for its function. (6)

2.2.3 State the NUMBER and the NAME of the part where ….

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 a) Higher than normal blood pressure occurs. (2)

b) The loop of Henle is found (2)

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[12 Marks]

2.3

2.3.1
2.3.2

[8 Marks]

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QUESTION 3

3.1.1
3.1.2

3.1.3

3.1.4

[9 Marks]

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3.2 The diagram represents a section of the internal structure of a part of the human lung

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.2.3

[9 Marks]
QUESTION 4

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4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

[10 Marks]
4.2 Study the diagram below and answer the questions which follow:

4.2.1 Provide labels for Labels A to D (4)

4.2.2 Describe the process of photosynthesis. (4)

4.2.3 Which 2 (two) factors needed for photosynthesis serve as catalysts during a
plants’ photosynthetic reaction? (2)
[10 Marks]

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4.3 Study the set-up of the apparatus shown in the diagram below. The number of oxygen
bubbles (O2) released was counted at different times of the day as shown by the watch. Since
photosynthesis releases oxygen, the amount of oxygen released was used as an indication of
the rate of photosynthesis.

4.3.1 What was the aim of the investigation? (2)

4.3.2 Which THREE variables must be kept constant to ensure that the investigation is

valid? (3)

4.3.3 Use the information above to drawn to plot a BAR GRAPH (7)

4.3.4 What general conclusion can be made from the results? (2)

[14 Marks]

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QUESTION 5

5.1 The diagram below shows parts of human digestive system. Study the diagram and
answer questions

5.1.1 Labels parts A, B, C, D, E, F and H. (7)

5.1.2 Write the letter only of the part:

a) that stores bile (1)
b) where chemical digestion of proteins begins (1)
c) where most water and mineral salts are absorbed (1)

5.1.3 Give the name of the final breakdown products of the following organic compounds
a) Proteins (1)
b) Carbohydrates (1)

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 c) Lipids (1)

5.1.4 Name the two hormones secreted by structure C (2)

5.1.5 Why can the part labelled C be regarded as …

a) an exocrine gland? (1)
b) an endocrine gland? (1)

5.1.6 Briefly describe the homeostatic control of blood glucose when the glucose level in
the blood increases above normal level (6)

[17 Marks]

5.2

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5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3

5.2.4

[6 Marks]

5.3

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5.3.1

5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4

[6 Marks]

5.4.1 Formulate a hypothesis for your investigation. (3)

5.4.2 Identify the following variables for this investigation:
a) Independent variable (2)
b) Dependent variable (2)
c) Fixed or controlled variable (1)

[8 Marks]

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Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

5.5.1 State the World Health Organisation’s definition of malnutrition. (2)

5.5.2 What condition can children suffer from if they get enough energy foods like
bread, rice and porridge but not enough proteins? (1)

[3 Marks]

TOTAL: 150 MARKS

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