Grade 10 · Life Sciences · Paper 1 · CAPS
Chemistry of Life – Grade 10 Life Sciences (Paper 1)
What Chemistry of Life covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 5 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 5
- Exam-style questions
- 10
- Marks of practice
- 87
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 40 min
What it covers
Chemistry of Life is a Grade 10 Life Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Life Sciences Paper 1 of the Grade 10 school and provincial exams. You study it in 5 sections: Elements, water and minerals; Carbohydrates and lipids; Proteins, nucleic acids and vitamins; Enzymes and the factors that affect them; Food tests.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 10 Life Sciences Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Chemistry of life ≈ 33/150 in Paper 1 (the biggest Paper 1 topic)
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Elements, water and minerals30 min
- Carbohydrates and lipids35 min
- Proteins, nucleic acids and vitamins35 min
- Enzymes and the factors that affect them40 min
- Food tests25 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 2 h 45 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 87 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 45 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 40 min |
Grade 10 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 10 exam-style questions on Chemistry of Life (87 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked exam-style answers, point by point, with labelled diagrams for each of the 5 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 10 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Chemistry of Life? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Chemistry of Life as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Chemistry of Life
How is Chemistry of Life examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Life Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Chemistry of Life is part of Life Sciences Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Chemistry of life ≈ 33/150 in Paper 1 (the biggest Paper 1 topic). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Chemistry of Life?
About 4 h 40 min: 2 h 45 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 1 h 45 min for the 10 exam-style questions (87 marks) at 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Chemistry of Life?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Chemistry of Life as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.