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Pearson Edexcel IAL Biology 1.13 Antioxidants & cardiovascular disease risk

Practise explaining how antioxidants reduce free radicals and using investigation data to link antioxidant activity with CVD risk.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • explain how antioxidants reduce free radicals and limit endothelial or vessel damage
  • link dietary antioxidants or antioxidant drugs to reduced atherosclerosis and CVD risk
  • calculate or compare antioxidant activity from tables and graphs using stated units

1.13—Antioxidants and cardiovascular disease risk question 1

[Maximum number: 3]

Several factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Dietary antioxidants may reduce the risk of CVD.

Explain how dietary antioxidants reduce the risk of CVD.

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