Grade 10 Life Sciences Paper 1 IEB Demarcation

Vocabulary flashcards detailing the exam format, covered topics, and omitted topics for the Grade 10 Life Sciences Paper 1 IEB Demarcation.

Life Sciences Paper 1 (Exam Specifications)

A Grade 10 IEB examination scheduled for 6 November 2026, lasting 2 Hours with a total mark allocation of 120 marks.

Life processes in Plants and Animals

A major content heading covering energy transformations that sustain life (photosynthesis and cellular respiration), animal nutrition, and the respiratory system (gaseous exchange).

Life at molecular, cellular and tissue level

A major content heading comprising the chemistry of life, cells - the basic unit of life, and cell division – Mitosis.

Environmental Studies

A curriculum heading covering content from biosphere to ecosystems.

Diversity, change and continuity

A curriculum heading focused on biodiversity and classification.

Question 1 (Paper Layout)

The exam section designated for short questions, valued at 45 marks.

Questions 2, 3, and 4 (Paper Layout)

The sections of the exam dedicated to longer response questions, each valued at 25 marks.

Sections omitted in Paper 1 2026

Specific topics excluded from the paper: Plant and Animal Tissues; Plant organs – the leaf; and Cancer & Stem cells.