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ATP: AQA A‑Level Biology questions

Every AQA A-Level Biology exam question on 3.1.6 ATP, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q02.1

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 02.1: Figure 4 shows one component of an ATP molecule. Figure 4 Complete Figure 4 to show the structure of an ATP molecule. Label all of its components. [2 marks]

  2. Q02.2

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 02.2: Describe how phosphate is released from ATP within cells. Explain one way in which this phosphate can be used by cells. [3 marks] How phosphate is released from

  3. Q10.3

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 10.3: Describe the structure of ATP. Outline how named enzymes break down and resynthesise ATP. [4 marks]

  4. Q07.1

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    25 marks3.1.5 Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules3.1.6 ATP
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 07.1: Phosphorus-containing substances and their importance in biological systems. [25 marks] Or

  5. Q02.1

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 02.1: Figure 1 shows an ATP synthase enzyme in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Figure 1 Complete the passage with the appropriate terms. [2 marks] ATP synthase comp

  6. Q02.2

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks3.1.6 ATP3.1.4 Proteins
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 02.2: As shown in Figure 1, ATP synthase has two functions. • It catalyses the synthesis of ATP. • It allows the movement of H+ ions. Suggest how the shape of the ATP

  7. Q06.1

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    25 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 06.1: The uses and importance of ATP in organisms. [25 marks] Or

  8. Q01.2

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.6 ATP
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 01.2: Scientists investigated the action of the enzyme ATP synthase. They made reaction mixtures each containing: • ATP synthase • buffer (to control pH) • substrates

  9. Q07.1

    November 2021 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    November 2021 AS Paper 2, question 07.1: Describe how an ATP molecule is formed from its component molecules. [4 marks]

  10. Q05.3

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 05.3: Cyclin D stimulates the phosphorylation of DNA polymerase, which activates the DNA polymerase. Describe how an enzyme can be phosphorylated. [2 marks]

  11. Q01.4

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks3.1.6 ATP3.1.5 Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 01.4: Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleotide derivative. Contrast the structures of ATP and a nucleotide found in DNA to give two differences. [2 marks] 1 2

  12. Q02.2

    Specimen · Paper 2

    2 marks3.1.6 ATP
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 02.2: 2 1 8
All 12 questions on ATP, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q02.1 (2 marks): Figure 4 shows one component of an ATP molecule. Figure 4 Complete Figure 4 to show the structure of an ATP molecule. Label all of its components. [2 marks]
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q02.2 (3 marks): Describe how phosphate is released from ATP within cells. Explain one way in which this phosphate can be used by cells. [3 marks] How phosphate is released from
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q10.3 (4 marks): Describe the structure of ATP. Outline how named enzymes break down and resynthesise ATP. [4 marks]
  4. June 2024, Paper 3, Q07.1 (25 marks): Phosphorus-containing substances and their importance in biological systems. [25 marks] Or
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q02.1 (2 marks): Figure 1 shows an ATP synthase enzyme in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Figure 1 Complete the passage with the appropriate terms. [2 marks] ATP synthase comp
  6. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q02.2 (4 marks): As shown in Figure 1, ATP synthase has two functions. • It catalyses the synthesis of ATP. • It allows the movement of H+ ions. Suggest how the shape of the ATP
  7. June 2022, Paper 3, Q06.1 (25 marks): The uses and importance of ATP in organisms. [25 marks] Or
  8. November 2021, Paper 1, Q01.2 (1 mark): Scientists investigated the action of the enzyme ATP synthase. They made reaction mixtures each containing: • ATP synthase • buffer (to control pH) • substrates
  9. November 2021, AS Paper 2, Q07.1 (4 marks): Describe how an ATP molecule is formed from its component molecules. [4 marks]
  10. November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.3 (2 marks): Cyclin D stimulates the phosphorylation of DNA polymerase, which activates the DNA polymerase. Describe how an enzyme can be phosphorylated. [2 marks]
  11. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q01.4 (2 marks): Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleotide derivative. Contrast the structures of ATP and a nucleotide found in DNA to give two differences. [2 marks] 1 2
  12. Specimen, Paper 2, Q02.2 (2 marks): 2 1 8

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