Grade 10 · Life Sciences · Paper 1 · CAPS
Support and Transport Systems in Plants – Grade 10 Life Sciences (Paper 1)
What Support and Transport Systems in Plants covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 10
- Marks of practice
- 87
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 05 min
What it covers
Support and Transport Systems in Plants 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 4 sections: Internal structure of the root and stem; support in plants; Uptake and transport of water and minerals; Transpiration: factors, the potometer and wilting; Translocation of manufactured food.
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
- Support and transport in plants ≈ 23/150 in Paper 1
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Internal structure of the root and stem; support in plants35 min
- Uptake and transport of water and minerals35 min
- Transpiration: factors, the potometer and wilting40 min
- Translocation of manufactured food20 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 10 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 87 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 45 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 05 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 Support and Transport Systems in Plants (87 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked exam-style answers, point by point, with labelled diagrams for each of the 4 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 Support and Transport Systems in Plants? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Support and Transport Systems in Plants as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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How is Support and Transport Systems in Plants examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Life Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Support and Transport Systems in Plants is part of Life Sciences Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Support and transport in plants ≈ 23/150 in Paper 1. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Support and Transport Systems in Plants?
About 4 h 05 min: 2 h 10 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 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 Support and Transport Systems in Plants?
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 Support and Transport Systems in Plants as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.