Question 1
What does it mean when a protein is denatured?
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
Paper 1: the written exam
100 marks in 1 hour 45 minutes: about a minute a mark.
| Time | 1 hour 45 minutes |
|---|---|
| Marks | 100 |
| Multiple choice | 20 marks |
| Longer questions | Five, each with sub questions, 80 marks |
What it covers
Sections 1 to 5 of the specification. The longer questions mix short recall with explain, discuss and evaluate answers worth more marks.
Where marks go
- Naming a nutrient or a process when the question asks why it matters.
- Explaining with the science: what the heat, acid or enzyme does to the food.
- Evaluate answers that list points without a judgement at the end.
Try 2 questions
Question 2
When should a cook wash their hands during food preparation?
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How long should the multiple choice take?
It is worth 20 of the 100 marks, so about 20 minutes leaves fair time for the longer questions.