Grade 12

Life Sciences

CAPS-aligned Life Sciences practice for Grade 12 — 4 terms, 14 topics, with instant feedback, streaks and a leaderboard.

Term 1

  • DNA and Protein Synthesis

    DNA structure, replication, RNA, transcription and translation in CAPS Life Sciences.

  • Meiosis

    Stages of meiosis, reduction division, variation and non-disjunction.

  • Reproduction in Vertebrates

    Comparing vertebrate reproductive strategies, fertilisation and parental care.

  • Human Reproduction

    Human male and female reproduction, menstrual cycle, implantation and gestation.

Term 2

  • Genetics and Inheritance

    Core genetics concepts, inheritance terminology and genetic crosses.

  • Pedigrees, Sex Linkage and Mutations

    Pedigrees, sex-linked traits and mutation-based genetic variation.

  • Nervous System and Sense Organs

    Human nervous coordination, reflex arc, eye and ear function.

  • Endocrine System, Homeostasis and Plant Responses

    Hormonal control, homeostasis and plant responses to stimuli.

Term 3

  • Evolution by Natural Selection

    Natural selection, comparison of theories, speciation and evidence for evolution.

  • Human Evolution

    Fossil evidence, evolutionary trends and common ancestry in human evolution.

  • Revision and Trial Examinations

    Mixed revision across physiology, genetics and evolution for trial examinations.

Term 4

  • Paper 1 — Human Reproduction and Homeostasis

    Paper 1 revision focused on human reproduction, pregnancy and homeostasis.

  • Paper 1 — Response Coordination and Plant Responses

    Paper 1 revision on nervous coordination, endocrine control and plant responses.

  • Paper 2 — Genetics and Evolution Consolidation

    Paper 2 revision across genetics, molecular biology and evolution.

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