PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT
GRADE 10
LIFE SCIENCES P1
NOVEMBER 2023
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2½ hours
This question paper consists of 15 pages.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 2 NW/November 2023
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. ALL drawings should be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.
7. Draw diagrams 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.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 3 NW/November 2023
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 to D) next to the
question number (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in your ANSWER BOOK, for example
1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 Organic compounds made up of the elements carbon, hydrogen and
oxygen , where the ratio of H:O is 2:1
A Proteins
B Lipids
C Carbohydrates
D Vitamins
1.1.2 An example of a polysaccharide is…
A glucose.
B lactose.
C fructose.
D glycogen.
1.1.3 Which of the following is used to test for starch?
A Iodine solution
B Benedict`s solution
C Ether
D Fehling`s solution
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 4 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
1.1.4 Which tissue is not represented in the diagram below?
A Epidermis
B Chlorenchyma
C Mesophyll
D Columnar epithelium
1.1.5 In the following examples the only one not inorganic, is …
A magnesium.
B glucose.
C water.
D sodium chloride.
1.1.6 In mammals, diet rich in calcium and phosphorus is important for ...
A producing energy.
B preventing kwashiorkor.
C building strong bones and teeth.
D efficient digestion.
1.1.7 The tissue that covers external body surfaces, lines internal
cavities and forms the secretion portions of glands, is …
A muscular tissue.
B connective tissue.
C nervous tissue.
D epithelial tissue.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 5 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
1.1.8 The rapid growth of algae and other plants because of high
amounts of nutrients in water.
A Denaturation
B Nutrients
C Fertilizers
D Eutrophication
1.1.9 Which one of the following is the best description of meristematic
tissue?
A Transport tissue
B Secondary tissue
C Strengthening tissue
D Undifferentiated tissue
1.1.10 A deficiency disease as a result of a shortage of Vitamin B.
A Night blindness
B Rickets
C Beri-Beri
D Pellagra (10X2) (20)
1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write
only the term next to the question number (1.2.1 to 1.2.9) in your ANSWER
BOOK.
1.2.1 The building blocks of proteins
1.2.2 The pressure that develops in plant cells due to the influx of water
that exerts a pressure on the cell wall
1.2.3 The type of animal tissue which removes mucus and dust from the
airways
1.2.4 The spontaneous movement of molecules in liquids and gases from a
region of high concentration to a region of low concentration
1.2.5 A pair of opposite muscles working together to make skeletal
movement possible
1.2.6 Apparatus used to investigate the influence of external factors on the
rate of transpiration
1.2.7 The substance which an enzyme acts upon
1.2.8 Process by which leaves of plants get rid of excess water in the form
of droplets
(1X8) (8)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 6 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
1.3 Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN I applies to
A ONLY, B ONLY, BOTH A AND B or NONE of the items in
COLUMN II. Write A only, B only, both A and B, or none next to the
question number (1.3.1 to 1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
1.3.1 Division of cytoplasm A:Cytokinesis
B:Karyokinesis
1.3.2 Fighting infection A:Leukocyte
B:Erythrocyte
1.3.3 The type of synovial joint that A:Gliding joint
allows movement only on one B:Hinge joint
plane.
1.3.4 Actively dividing tissues in A:Stem cells
plants B:Meristematic
1.3.5 Mesophyll cells A:Palisade
B:Spongy
1.3.6 Type of reaction when a A:Anabolic
complex molecule is built up B:Catabolic
(6X2) (12)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 7 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
1.4 Study the diagrams below and answer the questions that follow
X
Y
1.4.1 Identify the type of plant tissue indicated by X, Y and Z
respectively. (3)
1.4.2 Give ONE observable reason for your identification of each tissue
X, Y and Z. (3)
1.4.3 State the main function of each tissue indicated by X, Y and Z
above. (3)
1.4.4 Is the above plant tissue regarded as permanent or meristematic? (1)
(10)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 8 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow
Cell O Cell P
2.1.1 Which cell (O or P) represents a plant cell? (1)
2.1.2 Give TWO visible reasons for your answer to QUESTION 2.1.1. (2)
2.1.3 Provide labels for parts B, D and H. (3)
2.1.4 Give ONE function of part labelled H. (1)
2.1.5 Tabulate TWO differences between cell O and P. (5)
(12)
2.2 A plant cell in a photograph measures 15 mm across. If the actual size of the
cell is 0,015 mm, what is the magnification in the photograph?
(3)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 9 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
2.3 The diagrams below illustrate a process through a differentially permeable
membrane.
2.3.1 What is meant by a differentially permeable membrane? (2)
2.3.2 Describe what happens in FIGURE 2. Explain your answer by
indicating in which direction the water moves and why. (4)
(6)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 10 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
2.4 Study the diagram of a cell during a phase of mitosis and answer the
questions that follow
2.4.1 Identify the parts labelled A, B and C. (3)
2.4.2 Which phase is represented by the diagram above? (1)
2.4.3 Give a reason to your answer in QUESTION 2.4.2 above. (2)
2.4.4 Name and describe what happens in the next phase following the
phase shown in the diagram above. (5)
2.4.5 How many:
(a) Daughter cells will be formed at the end of mitosis? (1)
(b) Chromosomes will be present in each daughter cell at the end
of mitosis? (1)
(c) Chromatids can be observed in the diagram? (1)
2.4.6 Name the type of tumour where cells keep on dividing
uncontrollably and causing death. (1)
(15)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 11 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
2.5 A group of Grade 10 learners conducted an experiment to test for the presence of
certain nutrients. They used egg white, glucose solution, starch powder solution
as well as olive oil. The apparatus was set up as indicated below.
2.5.1 What is the aim of Test 1 and Test 2 in the above diagram? (2)
2.5.2 Identify:
(a) Solution X (1)
(b) Solution Y (1)
2.5.3 What will be the positive results for colour 1 and colour 2 in the
above tests? (2)
2.5.4 Give TWO precautionary measures that should be taken into
consideration when setting up the above apparatus. (2)
2.5.5 List any THREE steps that were followed in the planning of the
experiment above. (3)
2.5.6 Where in the animal tissues can you find the organic compounds
tested for in Test 1? (1)
2.5.7 Give ONE biological importance of the compound tested for in:
(a) Test 1 (1)
(b) Test 2 (1)
(14)
[50]
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 12 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
QUESTION 3
3.1 The following table shows the results of an experiment conducted by a learner
to determine the effect of temperature on enzyme activity in an alkaline
medium.
Temperature Speed of
(◦C) reaction
(Time)
5 0.3
10 0.5
15 0.9
20 1.4
25 1.9
30 2.7
35 3.3
40 3.6
45 3.0
50 2.3
55 0.9
60 0.1
3.1.1 Write down the hypothesis for the experiment. (2) (
3.1.2 Name TWO variables that must be controlled during this
experiment. (2)
3.1.3 How can the reliability of the experiment be improved? (2)
3.1.4 Explain why the process slows down at higher temperatures. (2)
3.1.5 What can the learner conclude from this experiment? (1)
3.1.6 Draw a line graph to illustrate the results of this experiment. (6)
(15)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 13 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
3.2 Study the diagrams below A (X- ray) and B (part of axial skeleton) and answer
the questions that follow.
A boy fell from a tree and the X-ray below shows damage to his foot. One
bone in the X- ray below has been broken and the other has been completely
dislocated.
A. Part of axial skeleton B. Schematic representation of an
X-ray
3.2.1 Refer to diagram B (X- ray). Name the bone that is:
(a) Broken (1)
(b) Dislocated (1)
3.2.2 What type of joint is displayed in the above X- ray? (2)
3.2.3 Differentiate between a fracture and dislocation. (4)
3.2.4 Identify the part of the axial skeleton shown in diagram A above (1)
3.2.5 State the main function of the part of the skeleton identified in
QUESTION 3.2.4 above. (1)
3.2.6 Name the disease of the skeletal system in which bones become
brittle from loss of bone mass. (1)
(11)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 14 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
3.3 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow
3.3.1 Supply labels for parts numbered 1, 4 and 5. (3)
3.3.2 Explain the process of water absorption through the root. (4)
3.3.3 In what way must the water potential of the root hair be different
from that of soil water for water to enter the root hair? (2)
3.3.4 Name THREE forces responsible for the movement of water
through the tissue indicated by number 4. (3)
(12)
3.4 An experiment was carried out to investigate the influence of temperature on
the rate of transpiration. The data collected is shown in the following table.
Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
NOTE: The vapour pressure in this investigation is an indication of the
amount of water molecules in the form of a gas.
Temperature Vapour pressure Air vapour pressure
(oC) inside leaf (mm Hg)
(mm Hg)
10 9 8.77
20 18 8.77
30 32 8.77
40 38 8.77
3.4.1 Calculate the difference in vapour pressure between the inside of the leaf and
the air at 30oC. (2)
3.4.2 At which temperature, shown on the table, will the rate of transpiration be the
lowest? (1)
3.4.3 Explain your answer in QUESTION 3.4.2. (2)
(5)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Life Sciences/P1 15 NW/November 2023
Grade 10
3.5 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
3.5.1 Label the part marked C. (1)
3.5.2 Explain any TWO structural adaptations of part D that enables it to perform its
function effectively. (4)
3.5.3 Give the collective name of the tissues that transport water and food in the structure
shown above? (1)
3.5.4 Give ONE function of part B. (1)
(7)
[50]
TOTAL SECTION B: 100
GRAND TOTAL: 150
Copyright reserved
Copyright reserved
