Gr12 LSC Topic Test MG Eng June 2024
Gr12 LSC Topic Test MG Eng June 2024
Gr12 LSC Topic Test MG Eng June 2024
MEIOSIS 1
GRADE 12
LIFE SCIENCES
FEBRUARY 2024
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 35
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PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING LIFE SCIENCES
2. If, for example, three reasons are required and five are given
Mark the first three irrespective of whether all or some are correct/incorrect.
9. Non-recognised abbreviations
Accept if first defined in answer. If not defined, do not credit the unrecognized
abbreviation but credit the rest of answer if correct.
14. If only letter is asked for and only name is given (and vice versa)
No credit
16. Be sensitive to the sense of an answer, which may be stated in a different way.
17. Caption
All illustrations (diagrams, graphs, tables, etc.) must have a caption
19. No changes must be made to the marking memoranda without consulting the
Provincial Internal Moderator who in turn will consult with the National Internal
Moderator (and the External moderators where necessary)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 C
1.1.2 C
1.1.4 B
1.1.5 C
1.1.6 D
(9 x 2) (18)
1.2.3 Interphase
1.2.9 (3X1) 3
1.3.2 A Only
(b) Centrioles
1.4.3
1.5 1.5.1 Human somatic cells have 22 pairs / 46 chromosomes and this cell 2
has only 2 pairs/4 chromosomes
1.5.2 (a) 2
(b) 2 2
1.5.3
Centromere
Chromosome
Nucleoplasm
Nuclear membrane
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Gamete
Criteria to mark the diagram
TOTAL SECTION A: 50