# Life Sciences: Reproduction in vertebrates

> 5 questions based on past NSC papers, on reproduction in vertebrates, 8 marks in our Paper 1 questions. Answer one and see it marked mark by mark.

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Last updated: 2026-11-12

## Questions

- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q3.1.1(a) (1 mark)](https://sharpkop.co.za/life-sciences/2024-nov-p1/q3-1-1-a/): Read the passage below about a seabird. Penguins are flightless seabirds that feed on fish and squid.
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q3.1.1(b) (1 mark)](https://sharpkop.co.za/life-sciences/2024-nov-p1/q3-1-1-b/): Using the passage, give ONE reason why flamingos have a good chance of their chicks surviving even though each female lays only a single...
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q3.1.2 (2 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/life-sciences/2024-nov-p1/q3-1-2/): Fertilisation in crocodiles takes place inside the body of the female. Give TWO advantages of this type of fertilisation to the survival...
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q3.1.3 (2 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/life-sciences/2024-nov-p1/q3-1-3/): State TWO features of newly hatched young that show altricial development.
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q3.1.4 (2 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/life-sciences/2024-nov-p1/q3-1-4/): Explain why birds with altricial development usually have a short incubation period.

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