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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