Grade 11 · Life Sciences · Paper 2 · CAPS
Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms – Grade 11 Life Sciences (Paper 2)
What Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 9
- Marks of practice
- 81
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 05 min
What it covers
Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms is a Grade 11 Life Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Life Sciences Paper 2 of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 4 sections: Viruses and bacteria: structure, reproduction and roles; Protists and fungi; Diseases: HIV/AIDS, TB, cholera, malaria and thrush; Immunity, vaccines, antibiotics and biotechnology.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Life Sciences Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Micro-organisms ≈ 29/150 (19 %) of Paper 2
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Viruses and bacteria: structure, reproduction and roles35 min
- Protists and fungi30 min
- Diseases: HIV/AIDS, TB, cholera, malaria and thrush40 min
- Immunity, vaccines, antibiotics and biotechnology35 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 20 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions9 questions · 81 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 35 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 05 min |
Grade 11 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 9 exam-style questions on Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms (81 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 11 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 Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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How is Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Life Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms is part of Life Sciences Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Micro-organisms ≈ 29/150 (19 %) of Paper 2. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms?
About 4 h 05 min: 2 h 20 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 1 h 35 min for the 9 exam-style questions (81 marks) at 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms?
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 Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.