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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
LIFE SCIENCES
COMMON TEST
JUNE 2024
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2½ hours
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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 the 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. Make 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 must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass,
where necessary.
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 1.1.8) in your ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 D.
1.1.1 Transfer of pollen grain from anther to the stigma is known as…
A fertilization.
B pollination.
C reproduction.
D germination.
1.1.2 Which of the following characterises phylum Cnidaria?
A Exoskeleton.
B Coelom.
C Radial symmetry.
D Bilateral symmetry.
1.1.3 Alternation of generations is exhibited by…
A Bryophytes.
B Pteridophytes.
C Spermatophytes.
D all plants.
1.1.4 Which ONE of the following is incorrect on the influence of temperature
on the rate of photosynthesis?
A When temperature is higher than optimum, rate of photosynthesis
decreases.
B When temperature is low, the rate of photosynthesis is low.
C When temperature is at the optimum, the rate of photosynthesis
reaches maximum.
D When temperature is higher than optimum, rate of photosynthesis
remains constant.
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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
LIFE SCIENCES
COMMON TEST
JUNE 2024
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2½ hours
This question paper consists of 15 pages including this page.
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,Life Sciences 2 June 2024 Common Test
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NSC – Grade 11 com
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write ALL the answers in the 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. Make 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 must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass,
where necessary.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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, Life Sciences 3 June 2024 Common Test
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NSC – Grade 11 com
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 1.1.8) in your ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 D.
1.1.1 Transfer of pollen grain from anther to the stigma is known as…
A fertilization.
B pollination.
C reproduction.
D germination.
1.1.2 Which of the following characterises phylum Cnidaria?
A Exoskeleton.
B Coelom.
C Radial symmetry.
D Bilateral symmetry.
1.1.3 Alternation of generations is exhibited by…
A Bryophytes.
B Pteridophytes.
C Spermatophytes.
D all plants.
1.1.4 Which ONE of the following is incorrect on the influence of temperature
on the rate of photosynthesis?
A When temperature is higher than optimum, rate of photosynthesis
decreases.
B When temperature is low, the rate of photosynthesis is low.
C When temperature is at the optimum, the rate of photosynthesis
reaches maximum.
D When temperature is higher than optimum, rate of photosynthesis
remains constant.
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