GRADE 11

LIFE SCIENCES

ASSIGNMENT

ANIMAL NUTRITION & CELLULAR RESPIRATION

14 MAY 2024

TIME: 50 minutes

MARKS: 50

NAME: ______________________________

NOTE: ALL ACTIVITIES MUST BE DONE BY EACH LEARNER IN A CONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT AND UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE EDUCATOR

This question paper consists of 7 pages.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Study the diagram of two animal skulls showing the dentation.

Diagram A Diagram B

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X

1.1.1 Which skull represents that of a carnivore? (1)

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1.1.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer in QUESTION 1.1.1. (2)

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1.1.3 Identify X. (1)

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1.1.4 Differentiate between the process of mechanical digestion and chemical

digestion. (2)

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TOTAL QUESTION 1: (6)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 The diagram below is a representation of the human digestive system.

H
A
B

G C
G
F
D

The human alimentary canal

2.1.1 Identify organs:

(a) B ____________________________________________ (1)

(b) C ____________________________________________ (1)

(c) D ____________________________________________ (1)

2.1.2 Write down the LETTER and NAME of the part that:

(a) Stores bile _____________________________________ (2)

(b) Prevents food from entering the trachea (2)

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2.1.3 What is the muscle contraction called occurring in B? (1)

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2.1.4 State TWO functions of organ G in nutrition. (2)

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2.1.5 Explain THREE ways in which organ E is suited for its function of
absorption. (6)

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TOTAL QUESTION 2: (16)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 An experiment is carried out in terms of aerobic respiration. The apparatus used in
this experiment is shown in the diagram below.

The experiment was set up as follows:

• 17 seeds of the same kind were used.

• The seeds and the apparatus were sterilised before the investigation.
• Once set up, the apparatus was placed in a dark cupboard at 35 °C
• A control was also set up.

cotton wool plug

germinating
seeds

cotton wool plug

clear lime water

3.1.1 State the aim of this experiment. (2)

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3.1.2 What is the significance of sterilising the seeds before they are used? (1)

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3.1.3 Give TWO controlled variables in this experiment. (2)

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3.1.4 Explain why germinating seeds were used in this experiment. (2)

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3.2 Study the following flow diagram.

3.2.1 Identify the phase represented by:

(a) A _______________________________________________ (1)

(b) B _______________________________________________ (1)

(c) C _______________________________________________ (1)

3.2.2 Identify products:

(a) 2 _______________________________________________ (1)

(b) 3 _______________________________________________ (1)

3.2.3 Identify compound X. _____________________________________ (1)

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3.2.4 Tabulate TWO differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (5)

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TOTAL QUESTION 3: (18)

QUESTION 4

Read the following extract below:

In a shooting accident the abdomen of a person was shot away. He recovery but was left with a
hole in his stomach.

To prevent that food and juices pour out, he had to wear a bandage. A scientist investigated the
digestion process in the stomach. He tied a string around a piece of meat and inserted it through
the hole in the stomach. At frequent intervals, the meat was removed to find out how long it
would take for the meat to be digested. Other food products were also used in the investigation.

In a series of investigations with different food sources, the gastric juices from the stomach were
used and were placed into test tubes and covered with gastric juice at 38oC.

The digestion time of the different food sources were compared with the digestion time in the
stomach.

The results are presented in the table below.

DIGESTION TIME IN DIGESTION IN THE

TYPE OF FOOD
THE STOMACH (MIN) TEST TUBE (MIN)
Raw eggs 120 255
Hard-boiled eggs 210 480
Milk 140 285
Steak 190 495
Cheese 210 510

4.1 Which type food took the:

(a) Longest time to digest in the stomach __________________________ (1)

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(b) Shortest time to digest in the test tube ______________________________ (1)

4.2 Write down conclusion for this investigation. (2)

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4.3 Draw a bar graph to represent the results of the time of digestion in the stomach. (6)

TOTAL QUESTION 4: (10)

GRAND TOTAAL: 50

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