GR 12 LIFE SCIENCES – TERM 3 EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS TYPE OF QUESTION TOPIC MARK
ALLOCATION
1.1 Multiple choice DNA and Mitosis 20
1.2 Terminology Genetics and Evolution 10
1.3 Matching columns Evolution 10
1.4 Table with questions Mitosis 10
SECTION A: 50 MARKS
2.1 Diagram with question Protein synthesis 12
2.2 Diagram with question Genetics 16
2.3 Diagram with question DNA 8
2.4 Case study Genetics 9
2.5 Diagram with question Evolution 6
QUESTION 2= 50 MARKS
3.1 Investigation Evolution 18
3.2 Investigation Evolution 14
Graphs
3.3 Diagram with question Human evolution 18
QUESTION 3 – 50 MARKS
SECTION B = 100
TOTAL: 150
Life Science
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Grade 12 September Paper 2
, Grade 12
PAPER 2
Date: SEPTEMBER 2024
Time: 2 ½ HOURS
Mark: 150
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instruction carefully before answering the questions.
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. Write ALL the answers on the provided FOLIO PAPER.
3. RULE OFF after each question.
4. Start each section on a NEW page.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
6. Present your answers according to the instructions for each question.
7. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue pen.
8. Draw diagrams or flow charts only when asked to do so.
9. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT all drawn to scale.
10. You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor, and compass.
11. You may NOT use graph paper.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
EXAM AGREEMENT
I, ____________________________________ (Name & Surname), Grade __________
hereby acknowledge that I will abide by all examination rules stipulated below during the writing of my LIFE
SCIENCE exam.
RULES:
1. I will not have any electronic equipment in my possession (cell phones, smart watches and earphones).
2. I will not cause any disruption during this exam in the exam venue.
3. I will be honest at all times.
All rules, as discussed with me, will be honoured and obeyed.
___________________________
Learner Signature
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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) on the FOLIO PAPER, for example 1.1.6 E.
1.1.1 A type of organic compound.
A. Nucleus.
B. Nucleotide.
C. Nucleic acid.
D. Nucleic membrane.
1.1.2 The shape of DNA consists of two strands joined together and twisted spirally.
A Double helix.
B Single helix.
C Double membrane.
D Nuclear DNA.
1.1.3 Contains deoxyribose sugar.
A. RNA.
B. RNA and DNA.
C. DNA.
D. None of the above.
1.1.4 Monomers of proteins.
A. Amino acids.
B. Nucleic acid.
C. Anti-codon.
D. Protein acid.
1.1.5 The process in which proteins are made.
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QUESTIONS TYPE OF QUESTION TOPIC MARK
ALLOCATION
1.1 Multiple choice DNA and Mitosis 20
1.2 Terminology Genetics and Evolution 10
1.3 Matching columns Evolution 10
1.4 Table with questions Mitosis 10
SECTION A: 50 MARKS
2.1 Diagram with question Protein synthesis 12
2.2 Diagram with question Genetics 16
2.3 Diagram with question DNA 8
2.4 Case study Genetics 9
2.5 Diagram with question Evolution 6
QUESTION 2= 50 MARKS
3.1 Investigation Evolution 18
3.2 Investigation Evolution 14
Graphs
3.3 Diagram with question Human evolution 18
QUESTION 3 – 50 MARKS
SECTION B = 100
TOTAL: 150
Life Science
1|Page www.summariessa.co.za Life Sciences
Grade 12 September Paper 2
, Grade 12
PAPER 2
Date: SEPTEMBER 2024
Time: 2 ½ HOURS
Mark: 150
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instruction carefully before answering the questions.
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. Write ALL the answers on the provided FOLIO PAPER.
3. RULE OFF after each question.
4. Start each section on a NEW page.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
6. Present your answers according to the instructions for each question.
7. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue pen.
8. Draw diagrams or flow charts only when asked to do so.
9. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT all drawn to scale.
10. You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor, and compass.
11. You may NOT use graph paper.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
EXAM AGREEMENT
I, ____________________________________ (Name & Surname), Grade __________
hereby acknowledge that I will abide by all examination rules stipulated below during the writing of my LIFE
SCIENCE exam.
RULES:
1. I will not have any electronic equipment in my possession (cell phones, smart watches and earphones).
2. I will not cause any disruption during this exam in the exam venue.
3. I will be honest at all times.
All rules, as discussed with me, will be honoured and obeyed.
___________________________
Learner Signature
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Grade 12 September Paper 2
, 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) on the FOLIO PAPER, for example 1.1.6 E.
1.1.1 A type of organic compound.
A. Nucleus.
B. Nucleotide.
C. Nucleic acid.
D. Nucleic membrane.
1.1.2 The shape of DNA consists of two strands joined together and twisted spirally.
A Double helix.
B Single helix.
C Double membrane.
D Nuclear DNA.
1.1.3 Contains deoxyribose sugar.
A. RNA.
B. RNA and DNA.
C. DNA.
D. None of the above.
1.1.4 Monomers of proteins.
A. Amino acids.
B. Nucleic acid.
C. Anti-codon.
D. Protein acid.
1.1.5 The process in which proteins are made.
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