Grade 11 · Life Sciences · Paper 1 · CAPS
Animal nutrition – Grade 11 Life Sciences (Paper 1)
What Animal nutrition covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, 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
- 90
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 45 min
What it covers
Animal nutrition is a Grade 11 Life Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Life Sciences Paper 1 of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 5 sections: Dentition, the alimentary canal and the processes of nutrition; Mechanical and chemical digestion: enzymes; Absorption, the villus, the hepatic portal system and the liver; Homeostasis: control of blood glucose; A balanced diet and malnutrition.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Life Sciences Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Animal nutrition ≈ 32/150 (21 %) of Paper 1
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Dentition, the alimentary canal and the processes of nutrition35 min
- Mechanical and chemical digestion: enzymes40 min
- Absorption, the villus, the hepatic portal system and the liver35 min
- Homeostasis: control of blood glucose30 min
- A balanced diet and malnutrition25 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 2 h 45 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 90 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 50 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 45 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
- 10 exam-style questions on Animal nutrition (90 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 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 Animal nutrition? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Animal nutrition as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Animal nutrition
How is Animal nutrition examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Life Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Animal nutrition is part of Life Sciences Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Animal nutrition ≈ 32/150 (21 %) of Paper 1. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Animal nutrition?
About 4 h 45 min: 2 h 45 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 1 h 50 min for the 10 exam-style questions (90 marks) at 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Animal nutrition?
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 Animal nutrition as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.