plumiFunctional and chemical properties of proteins: AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition questions
Every AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition exam question on 3.3.2.1 Functional and chemical properties of proteins, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q01.8
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The whole paper ↗Your answerQ01.10
The whole paper ↗Your answerQ06.2
The whole paper ↗0 wordsQ01.8
The whole paper ↗Your answerQ04.3
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All 12 questions on Functional and chemical properties of proteins, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q01.8 (1 mark): A marinade causes the chemical bonds in a protein food to [1 mark] A caramelise. B denature. C dextrinise. D emulsify.
- June 2025, Written paper, Q03.1 (2 marks): Give two reasons why bread rolls are made with strong flour. [2 marks] 1 2
- June 2025, Written paper, Q03.2 (2 marks): Give two reasons why bread dough is kneaded. [2 marks] 1 2
- June 2024, Written paper, Q06.1 (6 marks): A cake is made using the following ingredients: • 100 g butter • 100 g caster sugar • 2 eggs • 100 g self-raising flour. Identify two functions for each of the
- June 2023, Written paper, Q01.7 (1 mark): Scrambled eggs will set when heated due to [1 mark] A coagulation. B dextrinisation. C gelatinisation. D plasticity.
- June 2023, Written paper, Q05.1 (4 marks): Explain the formation and function of gluten when making bread. [4 marks]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q05.2 (6 marks): A bread recipe is being used to make dough balls. A number of problems have occurred. Complete the table to identify two reasons for each problem. Do not repeat
- June 2022, Written paper, Q01.2 (1 mark): Which ingredient forms a foam when whisked with sugar? [1 mark] A Cocoa B Egg C Fat D Flour
- November 2021, Written paper, Q01.10 (1 mark): An ingredient used to denature protein in a marinade is [1 mark] A black pepper. B brown sugar. C lemon juice. D vegetable oil.
- November 2021, Written paper, Q06.2 (6 marks): The following ingredients are used to make bread: • warm water • bread flour • salt • yeast Complete the table to show two functional and/or chemical properties
- November 2020, Written paper, Q01.8 (1 mark): Which word describes the setting of protein? [1 mark] A Caramelisation B Coagulation C Dextrinisation D Gelatinisation
- November 2020, Written paper, Q04.3 (11 marks): You have made a custard tart using the recipe below. The tart has many faults: • The pastry had an undercooked taste • There was shrinkage in the pastry • The p
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