Edexcel International GCSE Biology
Edexcel International GCSE Biology Food Production Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Biology exam questions on Food Production, with mark schemes. Covers crop plants, glasshouses, fertilisers, pest control, microorganisms and fish farming.
Food Production exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 5: Use of Biological Resources, including Food Production. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4BI1 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
Every answer is written in mark scheme wording, so you learn exactly what examiners give marks for. Use them on Anki or Quizlet, then test yourself with the questions on this page.
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About Edexcel International GCSE Biology Food Production
This sub-topic covers producing food.
What you need to know
- Crop yields Glasshouses, CO₂, fertilisers and pest control.
- Microorganisms Yeast in bread and bacteria in yoghurt; fermenters.
- Fish farming Controlling conditions for growth.
Common mistakes in Food Production
- Saying pesticides increase photosynthesis.
- Forgetting fermenter conditions.
Try two Food Production exam-style questions
1. Explain why CO₂ is added to glasshouses. (1 mark)
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It increases the rate of photosynthesis.
2. State one condition controlled in a fermenter. (1 mark)
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Temperature, pH or oxygen.
Food Production FAQs
What does this cover?
Crop production, microorganisms and fish farming.
Which practical links here?
Investigating yeast respiration.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4BI1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
