Even Though They Are the Same Age and Have the Same

question 14

Multiple Choice

Even though they are the same age and have the same height and weight, Matt has more lean mass than Rob. Which of the following is true in this case?

• A)Rob has a higher basal metabolic rate than Matt.
• B)Rob has a higher estimated resting energy expenditure than Matt.
• C)Matt has a higher estimated resting energy expenditure than Rob.
• D)Matt has a higher basal metabolic rate than Rob.

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Definitions:

CAM Plants

Plants that utilize Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, an adaptive photosynthesis strategy to minimize water loss in arid conditions by opening stomata at night.

Glucose Formation

The process of synthesizing glucose, often through photosynthesis in plants or gluconeogenesis in animals.

PGAL

Phosphoglyceraldehyde, a three-carbon sugar molecule produced in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis and during glycolysis.

Electron Transport System

A series of compounds that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, generating ATP.