MOGALAKWENA DISTRICT

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
MARKING GUIDELINE
PRE MID-YEAR EXAMINATION
12 MAY 2025

MARKS: 150

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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 B √√
1.1.2 D √√
1.1.3 B √√
1.1.4 A √√
1.1.5 C √√
1.1.6 B √√
1.1.7 A√√
1.1.8 C√√
1.1.9 A√√
1.1.10 C√√
(20)
1.2
1.2.1 B only √√
1.2.2 A only √√
1.2.3 None √√
1.2.4 A only √√
1.2.5 B only √√
(10)
1.3
1.3.1 Concentrates √√
1.3.2 Prepotency √√
1.3.3 Anovulation √√
1.3.4 Pathogen √√
1.3.5 Heritability √√ (10)

1.4
1.4.1 Fodder /feed flow √
1.4.2 Endemic √
1.4.3 Sublingual √
1.4.4 Dystocia √
1.4.5 Multiple alleles √ (5)

TOTAL SECTION A [45]

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2: ANIMAL NUTRITION

2.1 Diagram of Digestive system

2.1.1 Identify the name of farm animal

Pig√ (1)

2.1.2 Identification of the letter

(a) Secretion of renin - B√ (1)

(b) Storage of fat soluble vitamins- C√ (1)

2.1.3 TWO adaptation features of part E

 It is long/has many folds that increases surface area for absorption √

 Has finger like projections (villi) that increases area for absorption √
 Has micro villi that increases surface area for absorption √
 Each Villus has blood capillary network & lacteal to transport absorbed food √

 Villi has row of columnar epithelial containing mitochondria which provide energy
needed for absorption √
(Any 2 x1) (2)

2.2 Role of growth regulators

(a) Hormones – Stimulate metabolic reactions√ that leads to increased growth rate√ (2)

(b) Antibiotics – Provide the body with immunity/ increasing resistance to diseases that
increases growth rate √ (2)

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2.3 Pearson square

2.3.1

7 Parts of feed A: 20 parts of feed C√ (4)

2.4 Minerals and components of feeds

2.4.1

a) Phosphorus √ (1)

b) Vitamin K√ (1)

c) Water √ (1)

d) Iodine √ (1)

2.5.1

=54.5 /55√ %√ (5)

2.5.2 Old/Mature √ (1)

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2.6.1 Classification of feeds

Feed A- Concentrates √ (1)

Feed B – Roughage √ (1)

2.6.2 Reason

2.7 Feed flow programme

2.7.1 ONE problem to be encountered by the farmer

 Shortage/deficit of feed√
 Increased consumption due to pregnancy and lactation √ (Any1) (1)

2.7.2 TWO precautionary measure a farmer needs to take

 Store feed/feed reserve for the dry season √

 Reschedule the breeding season to fall during wet season √
 Reduce the number of animals before dry season/culling √
 Good pasture/fodder flow management practices √

(Any 1)(2)

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2.7.3 Feed required per month

(3)

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QUESTION 3: ANIMAL PRODUCTION, PROTECTION AND CONTROL

3.1 Production system in cattle

3.1.1 Extensive Production system √ (1)

3.1.2 TWO reasons to justify the answer in Question 3.1.

 Few number of animals √

 Less inputs√
 Suitable for feeding family only
 Animals search for their own feed√ (Any 2) (2)

3.1.3 TWO effects of incorrect handling of farm animals

 Farm animals become more difficult to handle √

 Decrease in quality of products √
 Decrease in production/farm animals may die √
 Drop in conception rate during AI √
 Damage to skin/hides√ (2)
3.2.1 Completion of the table of diseases

A – Nipple drinker √

B – Feeding trough /feeder √

C – Infra red light √

(3)

3.3. Life cycle of parasites

3.3.1 Internal parasite √ (1)

3.3.2 Animal get infested during grazing√ (1)

3.3.3 Anaemia √ (1)

3.3.4 Economic implication of parasites to the farmer

 Loss of production√
 High treatment cost √
 Loss of income/profit √
 burning of imports and exports /decrease in trade √
 Reduced carcass quality / damaged skin √
(Any 3 x1) (3)

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3.4. Animal health

3.4.1 Identification of letters

a- Mastitis√

b- Virus√

c- Dark/red urine√

d- Sheep√

e- Protozoa √ (5)

3.4.2 Roles of the state in animal health

 supply veterinary services √

 Conduct research √
 Setting Quarantine zone √
 Public awareness /Notify public√
 Burn import and export √
 Restrict movement √
 Control movement of animals √ Any 2 (2)

3.5 Salt poisoning

3.5.1 Naming of poisoning

• Salt poisoning √ (1)

3.5.2 Identification of mineral poisoning

• Sodium chloride √ (1)

3.5.3 TWO treatment measure for the type of poisoning

•Treating with hypertonic dextrose/isotonic saline solution √

•Provision of fresh/clean water √

• Use of vinegar with water √

(Any 2) (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANIMAL REPRODUCTION

4.1 Reproductive system of a farm animal:

4.1.1 Primary organ
F – Urethra √ (1)
G – Uterus √ (1)
k- Oviduct /fallopian tube √ (1)
4.1.2 Functions of B
 Lubricates and cleans urethra√
 Maintain correct PH of seminal fluid √
(Any 1 (1)
4.1.3 Term description
Lack of libido √ (1)
 Immaturity √
 Exhaustion/overworked√
 Malnutrition √
 Diseases √
 Temperature /change in environment √
 Stress√
 Age√
 Low testosterone √
(Any 2 (2)
4.2 Udder of a cow
4.2.1 Identification of the parts
A - Alveoli√
B – Gland cavity √ (2)
4.2.2 Letter of part where milk is produced
 A√ (1)
4.2.3 Hormones
a) Synthesis of milk – Prolactic/LTH √ (1)
b) Milk let down process – Oxytocin √ (1)

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4.3 Stages of parturition
4.3.1 Name of the stages
 Parturition√ (1)
4.3.2 Name of stages
A-Expulsion/ejectionof the placenta √ (1)
B- Preparatory stage √ (1)
C- Ejection/expulsion of the foetus √ (1)
4.4 Embryo transfer
4.4.1 Identifying technique
Embryo transplant/transfer √ (1)
4.4.2 TWO Disadvantages of ET
 It is expensive√
 It requires expert knowledge√
 It is time consuming √
 Synchronization may be difficult Any 2 (2)
4.5 The graph

(6)

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QUESTION 5: BASIC AGRICULTURAL GENETICS

5.1.1 characteristics are controlled by a pair of alleles√ which separate during (2)
meiosis to form gametes √

5.1.2 F2 generation

5.2 Polygenic inheritance

5.2.1 AaBbCcDD = 40cm √+4cm+4cm+4cm+4cm+4cm =60cm √ (2)

5.2.2 Genotype for 68 cm
AABBCCDd√
AABBCcDD√
AABbCCDD√
AaBBCCDD√ (Any 1 x 1) (1)
5.2.3 Polygenic inheritance √ (1)

5.3 Pedigree diagram

5.3.1 Genotype for individual 5 - ll√ (1)

5.3.2 Phenotype of individual 9 – Short fleece √ (1)
5.3.3 Individual 8 - Heterozygous √ (1)

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5.4 Breeding systems

5.4.1 Cross breeding √ (1)

5.4.2 Inbreeding√ (1)
5.4.3 Upgrading √ (1)
5.4.4 Species breeding √ (1)

5.5

5.5.1 Identifying the technique (1)

Genetic modification - GM /genetic engineering √
5.5.2 TWO negative effects of GM crops on the environment
 Creates super weeds √ (1)
 Destroy beneficial soil microbes √ (1)
 Lead to excessive use of herbicides√ (1)
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SECTION B : 105

GRAND TOTAL =150

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