Unit 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes & Health

The Edexcel specification covers these topics for Unit 1:

• Water
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins & Amino Acids
• Enzymes
• Rates of Reaction
• The Heart
• Blood Vessels
• Cardiac Cycle
• Heart Rate (Daphnia Core Practical)
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Risk Factors of CVD
• Population Studies of Risk Factors
• Prevention & Treatment of CVD
• Diet & Energy
• Cell Membrane Structure
• Structure of DNA &RNA
• DNA Replication
• Genetic Code
• Protein Synthesis
• Genes & Mutation
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Genetic Inheritance
• Genetic Screening
• Gene Therapy