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Life Sciences Question 2.1.1(a)

Life Sciences Grade 12 · NSC September 2025 P2 (Eastern Cape)

Identify process A.

Eastern Cape DoE September 2025 1 mark (1) DNA Term 1

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Question 2.1.1(a) of Life Sciences Grade 12 Paper 2, NSC Preparatory Examination (Eastern Cape DoE, September 2025). It tests the Term 1 ATP topic DNA.

  • TermTerm 1
  • ATP topicDNA
  • PaperPaper 2
  • Marks1 mark
Diagram: DNA processes
DNA molecule with process A, process B and molecule R
Answer
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DNA replication

Study this in your textbook: CAPS Annual Teaching Plan, Grade 12, Term 1: DNA, Meiosis & Reproduction.

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