GRADE 10 TEST - MAY 2024
SUBJECT: LIFE SCIENCES
Date: 8 May 2024
Time: 50 minutes
Examiner: Ms O Lucken
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Moderator: Mrs R Liebenberg 50 %
NAME AND SURNAME: ________________________________ CLASS: ________
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This question paper consists of 10 pages. Please ensure that your question paper is complete.
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided on the question paper.
4. Show your working in all calculations.
5. Units need not be included in the working of calculations, but appropriate units should be
shown in the answer.
6. A calculator may be used.
7. Where appropriate, express answers to TWO decimal places.
8. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.
9. One blank page (page 10) is included at the end of the test paper. If you run out of space for
an answer, use these pages. If you use this extra space, make sure that you indicate this
clearly at the question to ensure that your answer is marked in full.
10. If you make an error on your graph, please request a second piece of graph paper. Attach it
to your test at the end of your lesson.
FOR MARKER’S USE ONLY
Question 1 2 3 Total
Marks 10 25 15 50
Obtained
Moderated mark
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Five multiple-choice questions are given below. Choose the correct option in each question
and write ONLY the letter of your choice in the table:
Questions 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 are based on the following diagram that illustrates an animal cell.
e.g. 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5
1.1.1 In which numbered organelle does the sorting of proteins and lipids as well as the
‘packaging’ into vesicles take place?
(1)
A 3
B 5
C 7
D 4
1.1.2 Which of the rows in the table below (A, B, C or D) correctly identifies the organelles from
the diagram above of the cell and their correct functions?
(1)
Organelle and Function
Number
A 11 = nucleus Controls entry of substances into the cell
B 12 = nucleolus Controls manufacture of ribosomes
C 7 = Golgi body Forms an internal framework that supports the cell
D 4 = mitochondrion Photosynthesises
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1.1.3 The two major components of the cell membrane are: (1)
A lipids and carbohydrates
B proteins and carbohydrates
C lipids and proteins
D carbohydrates and polysaccharides
1.1.4 Which of the following do ALL living cells have in common? (1)
A cell wall, organelles, cytoplasm
B cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm
C cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm
D plasmodesmata, vacuole, cytoplasm
1.1.5 Where in the cell are water and dissolved salts found? (1)
A chloroplast
B nucleus
C cytoplasm
D mitochondria
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1.2 Select the letter from Column B that best matches the statement in Column A. Write ONLY
the LETTER in the space provided. (5)
Answer COLUMN A COLUMN B
[ ] 1 Structure found in chloroplasts A Micrograph
[ ] 2 Contains pigments that give plant organs different B Chromatin
colours. network
[ ] 3 Strands of cytoplasm that allow substances to move from C Thylakoids
one cell to another
[ ] 4 Structure found in the nucleoplasm of the nucleus D Ribosomes
[ ] 5 A photograph of an image as seen through a microscope. E Plasmodesmata
F Leucoplast
G Chromoplast
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QUESTION 2
2.1 A grade 10 student wanted to see how long it would take for an unknown solute to dissolve
in both hot and cold water. The test was done in triplicate. The results were written down in
a notebook as shown below:
Cold water: 85 sec , 87 secs, 82 secs Hot water: 32 secs, 36 secs, 35 secs
2.1.1 Draw a table to show the results. On the table indicate the average, dependant variable and
independent variable. (6)
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2.2 Analyse the information from the table and, answer the following questions:
Table of percentage of time for each stage of cell cycle
2.2.1 What percentage of the cell cycle is taken up by cytokinesis? Show all working. (2)
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2.2.2 What happens during cytokinesis? (2)
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2.2.3 Name the longest phase of the cell cycle and explain what takes place in the cell during this
phase. (2)
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2.2.4 Explain the role of mitosis in living organisms. (2)
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2.3 Study the diagram of the cell membrane and answer the following questions:
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2.3.1 Differentiate between hydrophilic and hydrophobic?
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2.3.2 Provide labels for the structures marked C and D
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D________________________________ (1)
2.4 Study the following diagrams showing cell division and answer the questions that follow.
2.4.1 Place the letters A to D in the correct sequence of cell division. (2)
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2.4.2 Provide labels for the structures marked 1 and 2 on the diagrams. (2)
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2.4.3 How many chromosomes are present in the cells of this organism? (1)
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2.4.4 Describe how chromosomes prepare for the start of mitosis and state when these
events occur in the cell cycle.
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Draw a labelled diagram of a chloroplast. In order to have sufficient space for labelling draw
the diagram in landscape orientation (7)
3.2 In the table below are FIVE statements.. In the spaces provided, write whether the statement
is TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is false, explain why it is false.
(8)
TRUE or
STATEMENT IF FALSE, EXPLAIN WHY
FALSE
Osmosis is the movement of water
3.2.1 particles from a region of high
concentration to low concentration
The mitochondrion is the control centre
3.2.2 of the cell.
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Plastids are organelles found in animal
3.2.3 cells only.
The animal cell normally has one, large
3.2.4 vacuole.
Lignin is only found in the secondary cell
3.2.5 wall
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ADDITIONAL SPACE (ALL questions)
REMEMBER TO CLEARLY INDICATE AT THE QUESTION THAT YOU USED THE
ADDITIONAL SPACE TO ENSURE THAT ALL ANSWERS ARE MARKED.
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