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Microorganisms in food production: AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition questions

Every AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition exam question on 3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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215 questions

  1. Q01.11

    June 2025 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production
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  2. Q06.2

    June 2025 · Written paper

    6 marks3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production
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  3. Q03.1

    June 2023 · Written paper

    6 marks3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production
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  4. Q03.2

    June 2023 · Written paper

    4 marks3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production
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  5. Q01.17

    June 2022 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production
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  6. Q01.17

    November 2021 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production
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  7. Q03.3

    November 2020 · Written paper

    6 marks3.4.1.3 Microorganisms in food production
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All 7 questions on Microorganisms in food production, as a list
  1. June 2025, Written paper, Q01.11 (1 mark): A bacterial culture is added during cheesemaking to [1 mark] A coagulate protein. B emulsify ingredients. C form pathogens. D increase nutrients.
  2. June 2025, Written paper, Q06.2 (6 marks): Yoghurt is made from milk. Explain the process of yoghurt making. The first part has been completed for you. Do not repeat any of your answers. [6 marks] Proces
  3. June 2023, Written paper, Q03.1 (6 marks): Explain what happens at each stage of the cheesemaking process. One stage has been completed. [6 marks] Stage Explain what happens Milk is pasteurised. Bacteria
  4. June 2023, Written paper, Q03.2 (4 marks): Microorganisms can be added to cheese, eg blue cheese. Explain why moulds are used in cheese production. [4 marks]
  5. June 2022, Written paper, Q01.17 (1 mark): Mould growth is used in the production of [1 mark] A butter. B cheese. C milk. D yoghurt.
  6. November 2021, Written paper, Q01.17 (1 mark): Which acid is produced when making yoghurt? [1 mark] A Ascorbic B Citric C Folic D Lactic
  7. November 2020, Written paper, Q03.3 (6 marks): Cheese is made from milk. Complete the table to explain what happens at the following stages of cheesemaking. [6 marks] An example has been completed for you. P

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