GRADE 10
LIFE SCIENCES P1
NOVEMBER 2024
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2½ hours
This question paper consists of 16 pages.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
,Life Sciences/P1 2 NW/November 2024
Grade 10
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. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.
7. Draw diagrams, tables 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 may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass
where necessary.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
, Life Sciences/P1 3 NW/November 2024
Grade 10
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-D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 Which of the following cells make up a xylem tissue?
A Xylem vessel and tracheids
B Sieve tubes and companion cells
C Tracheids and sieve tubes
D Companion cells and xylem vessels
1.1.2 Which of the following is the site of protein synthesis?
A Golgi body
B Cell wall
C Ribosomes
D Plasma membrane
1.1.3 The similarity between sclerenchyma and collenchyma tissue is that they
are both …
A packaging tissue.
B contain flexible fibres.
C provide support to the plant.
D manufacture food.
1.1.4 A motor neuron carries a nerve impulse to ...
A a receptor.
B an effector.
C the brain.
D the cell body.
Copyright reserved Please turn over