Microorganisms and enzymes: AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition questions

Every AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition exam question on 3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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Q01.18
June 2025 · Written paper
1 mark3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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Q01.19
June 2025 · Written paper
1 mark3.4.1.2 The signs of food spoilage 3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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Q05.1
June 2025 · Written paper
4 marks3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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Q01.7
June 2024 · Written paper
1 mark3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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Q01.15
June 2023 · Written paper
1 mark3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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Q06.3
June 2023 · Written paper
4 marks3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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Q02.4
November 2021 · Written paper
4 marks3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food 3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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Q01.2
November 2020 · Written paper
1 mark3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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All 8 questions on Microorganisms and enzymes, as a list

June 2025, Written paper, Q01.18 (1 mark): At which temperature do bacteria grow and multiply rapidly? [1 mark] A 5 °C B 37 °C C 75 °C D 100 °C
June 2025, Written paper, Q01.19 (1 mark): Which of the following prevents mould growth? [1 mark] A Dry environment B Moist conditions C Neutral pH D Warm temperature
June 2025, Written paper, Q05.1 (4 marks): Explain the term high risk foods. Give one example in your answer. [4 marks]
June 2024, Written paper, Q01.7 (1 mark): Bacteria grow and multiply rapidly in food in conditions that are [1 mark] A acidic. B alkaline. C light. D moist.
June 2023, Written paper, Q01.15 (1 mark): High risk foods are defined as ready-to-eat and usually [1 mark] A high in protein and low in moisture. B high in protein and high in moisture. C low in protein
June 2023, Written paper, Q06.3 (4 marks): The chicken wrap was left in a warm room for four hours. Explain how this could lead to food poisoning. [4 marks]
November 2021, Written paper, Q02.4 (4 marks): Explain the food term temperature danger zone when storing and cooking beef burgers. [4 marks]
November 2020, Written paper, Q01.2 (1 mark): Which condition is required for bacteria to multiply rapidly? [1 mark] A Acid B Alkaline C Cold D Warmth

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