Unit 1
Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health
What this unit covers
Begin with biological molecules, then connect transport in mammals to diet, evidence and cardiovascular health. The two topics build from molecular properties to whole-body consequences.
- Connect molecular structure with biological function.
- Explain transport and circulation using named structures.
- Evaluate evidence about cardiovascular risk.
Topics in this unit
Unit 1 practical guides
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